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Ishmael
Jordan Magnuson · released Dec 10, 2018 · free · data updated Oct 24, 2026
Ishmael is a short multimedia-enhanced hypertext story about perpetual cycles of displacement and violence as seen through the lens of a child. Takes about 15 minutes to read/play through.
Released Dec 10, 2018 · Free to play
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Mixed · 57% positive of 84 Steam reviews | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | No followers data for this game yet | |
| Regular US price | Free | Oct 20, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Political Sim | 1 in 157 games |
| Experimental | 1 in 109 games |
| Philosophical | 1 in 76 games |
| Short | 1 in 57 games |
| Text-Based | 1 in 28 games |
| Choose Your Own Adventure | 1 in 20 games |
| Emotional | 1 in 20 games |
| Interactive Fiction | 1 in 19 games |
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