The Journey Down: Chapter One is a Adventure game from SkyGoblin with a 87% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- SkyGoblin
- Release year
- 2013
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $3.49
- Review signal
- 87% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP SP 2+, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Processor: 1.8 GHz CPU
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Direct X 9.0c compatible video card
DirectX®: 9.0c
Hard Drive: 1 GB HD space - Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP SP 2+, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Processor: 1.8 GHz CPU
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Direct X 9.0c compatible video card
DirectX®: 9.0c
Hard Drive: 1 GB HD space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Snow Leopard, Lion
Processor: 1.8 GHz CPU
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 1.4+ compatible video card
Hard Drive: 1 GB HD space - Recommended
- OS: Snow Leopard, Lion
Processor: 1.8 GHz CPU
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 1.4+ compatible video card
Hard Drive: 1 GB HD space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04
Processor: 1.8 GHz CPU
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 1.4+ compatible video card
Hard Drive: 1 GB HD space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Journey Down: Chapter One is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, hand-drawn, exploration, and narrative mystery.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, hand-drawn, nautical, and exploration.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
Steam review snapshots
The backgrounds are hand-drawn and look really nice.It gives you just enough intrigue and mystery to hint at what’s coming in Episode 2, making it feel like the beginning…The jazzy and atmospheric soundtrack perfectly complements the game's setting and enhances the overall immersion.It is a short game with a fairly successful animation.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.