Because We’re Here – Act I is a Adventure game from Studio Elfriede with a 96% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by story rich, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Studio Elfriede
- Release year
- 2018
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $5.99
- Review signal
- 96% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP and newer
Processor: 1Ghz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX or OpenGL compatible card
Storage: 400 MB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: MacOS
Processor: 1Ghz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 400 MB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- Processor: 1Ghz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 400 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Because We're Here – Act I is worth a closer look if you want emotional story, strong atmosphere, exploration, and melancholic.
Best for players who want emotional story, strong atmosphere, melancholic, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
melancholic
ToneThe emotional register is quieter, sadder, or bittersweet.
psychological-themes
SettingPsychology, perception, or mental strain is an important theme without implying horror.
psychological-horror
SettingThe fear comes through pressure, perception, or psychological unease.
rural-cozy
SettingThe setting has a quieter village, countryside, or small-town pull.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
Steam review snapshots
Reading through everything took me about 2 and a half hours.) A well-written, well-researched, and touching visual novel set in a fictionalised…It features a female postal worker, Elfriede Rauss, who works in the small town of Boschberg.In short: this is a very well researched and written story with a wide variety of interesting characters well developed, which captures…But it doesn’t feel either overwhelming or confusing – apart from a brief explanation of the political history of the war early…Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure filtered by story rich, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.