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Strange Telephone

Strange Telephone is a 2D adventure game in which the player explores strange worlds created with merely 6 digits, and has multiple endings.
Review83.67%  287  56
GenresAdventure, Casual, Indie
DeveloperHZ3 Software
PublisherPLAYISM
DemoNot available
Category
  • Single-player
  • Steam Achievements
  • Partial Controller Support
  • Family Sharing
Store
$4.99
Release dateJan 21, 2019
Supported OSWindows
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified

All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration

This game shows Steam Deck controller icons

In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck

This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck

This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu

LanguagesEnglish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Age ratings
2 age ratings found
  • L by DEJUS for Violência fantasiosa
  • 6 by STEAM_GERMANY for Fantasy-Gewalt
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    Game tags
    Indie87Adventure86Casual78Pixel Graphics58Female Protagonist49Surreal492D47Atmospheric44Singleplayer44Psychological42Cute41Point & Click41Silent Protagonist41Great Soundtrack40Exploration40Anime39Side Scroller36Fantasy35Soundtrack35Story Rich34

    Last update: 2025-03-12 (General data), 2025-03-12 (Steam Deck compat.), 2025-03-24 (Review data)

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