Forgotton Anne is a Action, Adventure, Casual game from Throughline Games with a 88% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by relaxing, single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Throughline Games
- Release year
- 2018
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $19.99
- Review signal
- 88% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 or above
Processor: Intel Core i3-530, 2.93 Ghz or AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.40Ghz
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 630 or AMD Radeon HD 4870
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 12 GB available space - Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i3-2125, 3.30 Ghz or AMD FX-4350, 4.20 Ghz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 5850
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 12 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS X 10.9 or above
Processor: Intel Core i3-530, 2.93 Ghz
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 630 or AMD Radeon HD 4870
Storage: 12 GB available space - Recommended
- OS: Mac OS X 10.13
Processor: Intel Core i3-2125, 3.30 Ghz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 5850
Storage: 12 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Forgotton Anne is worth a closer look if you want emotional story, strong atmosphere, hand-drawn, and controller friendly.
Best for players who want emotional story, strong atmosphere, hand-drawn, and controller friendly.
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.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
melancholic
ToneThe emotional register is quieter, sadder, or bittersweet.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
steampunk
SettingA clockwork, brass, or Victorian-industrial flavor shows up around the game.
Steam review snapshots
What struck me most was how cohesive the presentation is the hand drawn animation, orchestral score, and subtle voice acting all work…While the writing here doesn’t quite reach the same emotional depth as the works of Hayao Miyazaki or Isao Takahata (few games…Forgotton Anne feels like stepping straight into a Studio Ghibli film a hand crafted world full of charm, melancholy, and magic.Even using a controller didn’t help much inputs felt delayed, and I caught myself frustrated every time precision jumps were required.Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by relaxing, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.