Adventure · June 22, 2023
The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales (2023)
Steal legendary artifacts to regain your freedom Etienne Quist, a once-acclaimed writer, loses his ability to write after he is found guilty of an unspeakable crime. In an attempt to reclaim his lost status, he is approached by a criminal boss with a cunning offer. All he needs to do is locate and steal a series of legendary items from books. Delve into remarkable book worlds, each with its unique rules and challenges. Should anyone stand between you and the artifacts, be prepared to persuade, deceive, or even engage them in combat. Explore different books and reshape their stories Each quest thrusts you into an entirely new world: medieval prison, snow-capped mountain, futuristic spaceship and more. Meet the inhabitants of each book and use them to achieve your goals — after all, they are not really alive... or are they? In your quest, you will not be alone, as your paths cross with a sentient caged page, whom you adopt as your partner-in-crime and trusted advisor. Solve unconventional puzzles across fiction and reality Test your ingenuity with unique puzzles that encourage thinking outside the box, as you freely travel between fiction and reality, gathering valuable items to overcome obstacles. Using the mystical power of ink, you can manipulate objects within the books, adding depth to your interactions and unlocking new paths to explore.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Adventure · 256
- Singleplayer · 243
- Atmospheric · 240
- Isometric · 239
- Noir · 231
- Story Rich · 230
- Lore-Rich · 221
- Surreal · 221
- Dark Fantasy · 221
- Mystery · 220
- First-Person · 214
- Dystopian · 214
- Point & Click · 214
- Detective · 213
- Thriller · 210
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Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.2k Steam reviews | Top 93% in Adventure |
| Positive rating | 92% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 45% |
| Engagement hours | 5 h average | Top 62% for session depth among Adventure |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (10)
- English
- Russian
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Simplified Chinese
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jun 22, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Developer | DO MY BEST |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Base price | $3.74 |
| DLC / Add-ons | 2 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · [email protected] |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
5h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
4h
Typical completion time
Achievements
37
Steam unlocks available
Reception Metrics
Steam community
92%Very Positive · 2.2k reviews
2.0k positive · 172 negative
Curator recommendations
1.7k
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Editions & Packages
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