Blake: The Visual Novel is a Casual game from Ori Mees with a 90% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by story rich, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Ori Mees
- Release year
- 2021
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- Free
- Review signal
- 90% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
Processor: 1.8GHz Dual-Core CPU
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated graphics
Storage: 500 MB available space - Recommended
- OS: OS X 10.9
Processor: 1.8GHz Dual-Core CPU
Memory: 4 MB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X 10.9
Processor: 1.8GHz Dual-Core CPU
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated graphics
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Blake: The Visual Novel is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, narrative mystery, psychological themes, and solo-friendly.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, psychological themes, narrative mystery, and solo-friendly.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
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.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
Steam review snapshots
Firstly, I thought the pacing was a little hilly with the beginning like having a stroll, absorbing the moody scenery and the…A great Visual Novel with a good mystery story where your character tries to find what is happening to him.This narrative psychological thriller discusses mental health and violence by using choice-based decisions which can lead to dire consequences.Blake: The Visual Novel is a passion project from solo indie dev Ori Mees that takes us to what I’d call a…Why it fits
Check it if you want casual 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.