Search games

Reset
Genre30 options
Mood9 options
Feature80 options

Visual style1

World & setting3

Tone & atmosphere2

Playstyle & systems26

Length & structure2

Player fit & access9

Commercial & access2

Friction1

Other features34

Platform3 options
System fit16 options
Scope1 option

The Whisperer

Genres: ,

The Whisperer is a Adventure, Horror game from Studio Chien d’Or with a 71% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by dark, tense, psychological horror, story rich.

Game snapshot

Developer
Studio Chien d'Or
Release year
2021
Playtime
Varies by player
Price
$4.99
Review signal
71% positive

Find similar games

System requirementsMinimum and recommended specs

PC

Minimum
OS *: Windows 8
Processor: i5 2400 3.10 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 670
Storage: 4750 MB available space

macOS

Minimum
OS: OS X Mavericks
Processor: 2.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Iris 5100
Storage: 5130 MB available space

From Steam reviews

Review notes

The Whisperer is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, narrative mystery, short game, and exploration.

Best for players who want strong atmosphere, psychological themes, psychological horror, and narrative mystery.

Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.

strong-atmosphere

Tone

The mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.

narrative-mystery

Play style

A useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.

short-game

Pacing

It is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.

exploration

Play style

The draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.

confusing-onboarding

Friction

The first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.

psychological-themes

Setting

Psychology, perception, or mental strain is an important theme without implying horror.

psychological-horror

Setting

The fear comes through pressure, perception, or psychological unease.

body-horror

Setting

Grotesque bodies, mutation, or physical corruption are part of the texture.

Steam review snapshots

A psychological horror, not an action horror.
Psychological Themes
A psychological horror, not an action horror.
Psychological Horror
Puzzles are not terribly difficult, but the clues to solve them are a bit vague, and it is easy to miss some…
Narrative Mystery
Third playthrough was a speedrun- about 10 minutes from start to end, since I knew where everything was, and what order I…
Strong Atmosphere

Why it fits

Check it if you want adventure, horror filtered by dark, tense, psychological horror.

Who might skip it

Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.

Open Steam page