Adventure · December 14, 2016
Sally Face – Episode One (2016)
A DARK MYSTERY IS UNFOLDING... Delve into an unsettling adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. In the first episode, Strange Neighbors, Sally Face and his father move into an apartment filled with odd tenants and an unfortunate crime scene. Little did they know what misfortune still awaits... Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows. FEATURES Intriguing narrative will linger in your thoughts Speak with the dead, using handheld video game system, the Gear Boy Handcrafted by a solo dev: including art, design and music Inspired by 1990s cartoons and personal nightmares Bizarre characters, ponies, headbanging and more EPISODES The game is composed of five episodes in total. The first episode offers a short introduction to Sally Face, which the subsequent episodes greatly expand upon. GAMEPLAY In this story-driven adventure game, players will interact with Sal's world and his nightmares. The main path typically requires casual effort. However, there are hidden layers to be uncovered that will invoke a bit of head-scratching, for those players up to the challenge. For Support, email [email protected]
Adventure releases from 2016
76 Adventure titles launched in 2016 — top 6 by review volume.
Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 22.6k Steam reviews | Top 10% in Adventure |
| Positive rating | 97% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 15% |
| Engagement hours | 8 h average | Top 43% for session depth among Adventure |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Story Rich · 652
- Psychological Horror · 639
- Indie · 562
- Horror · 536
- Dark · 532
- Puzzle · 497
- Adventure · 496
- Mystery · 488
- Atmospheric · 477
- Singleplayer · 444
- Point & Click · 441
- Hand-drawn · 402
- Narrative · 398
- 2D · 395
- Supernatural · 394
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Press Quotes
“Wholly unique gaming experience that has to be played to be believed” AdventureGamers “A psychological horror masterpiece” Nerdvanamedia “A staggeringly creative horror experience that absolutely needs to be on your radar” Rue Morgue
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (8)
- English
- Russian
- Italian
- German
- Traditional Chinese
- Portuguese - Brazil
- French
- Spanish - Spain
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Release & Availability
| Release date | Dec 14, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Portable Moose |
| Base price | $2.99 |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · [email protected] |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
97%Overwhelmingly Positive · 22.6k reviews
21.9k positive · 677 negative
Curator recommendations
23.4k
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
8h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
5h
Typical completion time
Achievements
35
Steam unlocks available
Content Notes
Strong Language, Violence, Blood and Gore
Editions & Packages
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