Utter a Name is a Adventure game from evilalbert with a 91% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- evilalbert
- Release year
- 2025
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $6.99
- Review signal
- 91% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
Processor: x86_32 CPU with SSE2 instructions, any x86_64 CPU, ARMv8 CPU
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated graphics with full Vulkan 1.0 support
Storage: 400 MB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: macOS 10.13
Processor: x86_64 or ARM CPU (Apple Silicon)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated graphics with full Vulkan 1.0 support
Storage: 400 MB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Linux distribution released after 2016
Processor: x86_32 CPU with SSE2 instructions, x86_64 CPU, ARMv7 or ARMv8 CPU
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated graphics with full Vulkan 1.0 support
Storage: 400 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Utter a Name is worth a closer look if you want narrative mystery, strong atmosphere, short game, and exploration.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, narrative mystery, exploration, and controller friendly.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding and technical roughness.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
Steam review snapshots
I was struggling to piece everything together for a good while, but once I'd gathered enough clues and evidence, it all clicked…Utter A Name is a wonderfully dark, atmospheric and clever mystery occult game, set in a monochrome pixel graphics old mansion full…This alone kept me from throwing my steam deck through my TV.Very short game, took me ~2 hours to complete.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.