Broken Age is a Adventure, Casual game from Double Fine Productions with a 83% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by relaxing, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Double Fine Productions
- Release year
- 2014
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $2.99
- Review signal
- 83% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP Service Pack 3 Processor: 1.7 GHz Dual Core Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260, ATI Radeon 4870 HD, Intel HD 3000, or equivalent card with at least 512 MB VRAM DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 2500 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card Additional Notes: Must have OpenGL 3 with GLSL version 1.3
- Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz, AMD Athlon 64 2.2Ghz Memory: 3 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460, AMD Radeon HD 6850 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2500 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card Additional Notes: Must have OpenGL 3 with GLSL version 1.3. Some users may need to disable Steam overlay.
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or later Processor: Intel Core Duo Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4850, NVIDIA GeForce GT 120, Intel HD 3000, or equivalent card with at least 512 MB VRAM Storage: 2500 MB available space Additional Notes: Must have OpenGL 3 with GLSL version 1.3
- Recommended
- OS: Lion 10.7.X Processor: Intel Core i series processor Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6770, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 Storage: 2500 MB available space Sound Card: Compatible Sound Card Additional Notes: Must have OpenGL 3 with GLSL version 1.3. Some users may need to disable Steam overlay.
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Processor: 1.7 GHz Dual Core Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260, ATI Radeon 4870 HD, Intel HD 4000, or equivalent card with at least 512 MB VRAM Storage: 2500 MB available space Additional Notes: Must have OpenGL 3 with GLSL version 1.3
- Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS or higher Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz, AMD Athlon 64 2.2Ghz Memory: 3 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460, AMD Radeon HD 6850 Storage: 2500 MB available space Sound Card: Compatible Sound Card Additional Notes: Must have OpenGL 3 with GLSL version 1.3. Some users may need to disable Steam overlay.
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Broken Age is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, emotional story, narrative mystery, and rural cozy.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, emotional story, rural cozy, and narrative mystery.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
rural-cozy
SettingThe setting has a quieter village, countryside, or small-town pull.
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.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
Steam review snapshots
Beneath its witty, beautiful storybook charm lies a surprisingly classic point-and-click adventure.Some of the puzzles can be confusing but I overall think it's worth a playthrough!The world is filled with eccentric characters, each written with affection and quirkiness—whether it’s the pastry-making townsfolk of Sugar Bunting or the…One follows Vella Tartine, a strong-willed young woman chosen to be sacrificed to a monstrous creature called Mog Chothra as part of…Why it fits
Best for players who want atmosphere, story, exploration, and a cozy rural feel. Strong atmosphere and hand-drawn presentation Emotional story with narrative mystery Relaxing, single-player adventure and casual pacing
Who might skip it
You dislike unclear onboarding You want fully straightforward puzzle guidance You prefer fast, action-first play