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The Play's the Thing
Choice of Games · released Aug 26, 2021 · demo · data updated Oct 24, 2026
Win fame as a playwright before dark forces bring the curtain down for good! In a city stalked by a deadly curse, how will the power of your pen change the world?
Released Aug 26, 2021 · Demo available
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Positive · 84% positive of 13 Steam reviews | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | No followers data for this game yet | |
| Regular US price | $5.99 | Oct 7, 2026 |
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Swordplay | 1 in 103 games |
| Alternate History | 1 in 65 games |
| LGBTQ+ | 1 in 37 games |
| Historical | 1 in 35 games |
| Lore-Rich | 1 in 30 games |
| Text-Based | 1 in 28 games |
| Romance | 1 in 22 games |
| Choose Your Own Adventure | 1 in 20 games |
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