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The Listener
by False Start, published by ARTFX - GAME
"The Listener is a first-person investigation game. Play as a Yugoslav radio amateur at the height of the Cold War. Use your equipment to pick up mysterious transmissions, analyze cryptic messages, and gather hidden c
Released Oct 5, 2026 · Free to play
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Mixed · 53% positive of 32 Steam reviews | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 27 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Regular US price | Free | Oct 21, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per week
| Week | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Week of Oct 5, 2026 | 13 | 12 |
| Week of Oct 12, 2026 | 3 | 1 |
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Cold War | 1 in 305 games |
| Political Sim | 1 in 157 games |
| Conspiracy | 1 in 109 games |
| 1980s | 1 in 40 games |
| Detective | 1 in 38 games |
| Investigation | 1 in 31 games |
| Choose Your Own Adventure | 1 in 20 games |
| Interactive Fiction | 1 in 19 games |
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