THE EDITOR

THE EDITOR

DECATREE GAMES · October 17, 2023 · Casual, Simulation, Strategy, Adventure, Visual Novel

Buy THE EDITOR from Steam at $11.99 — the cheapest of 2 stores we compare.

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lowest tracked $5.99
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THE EDITOR price by region

THE EDITOR costs £9.99 in the United Kingdom, €11.79 in Europe (EUR), $11.99 in the United States, $11.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$15.49 in Canada, NZ$17.49 in New Zealand, A$17.75 in Australia, R$38.49 in Brazil and zł54.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest THE EDITOR offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £9.99 £9.99 — 2
Europe (EUR) €11.79 €11.79 — 2
United Statesyour region $11.99 $11.99 — 2
Georgia (USD) $11.99 $11.99 — 1
Canada CA$15.49 CA$15.49 — 2
New Zealand NZ$17.49 NZ$17.49 — 1
Australia A$17.75 A$17.75 — 2
Brazil R$38.49 R$38.49 — 1
Poland zł54.99 zł54.99 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About THE EDITOR

"In 1996, a congressman was murdered...
The prime suspect is a congressman's aide.
As the suspicious article was published
the story begins"

Assume the role of Chief Editor at a newspaper company
As the Chief Editor, you are responsible for writing the daily front-page article.
Decide your approach and choose a headline.
Edit photos to match the title.

Your edits will change the course of the outcome
How you decide to edit the articles will determine the fate
of those held accountable for the murder of the assemblyman.

Become the greatest newspaper
Your newspaper's credibility, number of sales, and autonomy are all on the line when you publish an article.

THE EDITOR — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

DLC & expansions

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Mar 29, 2024
The news writing, gathering and editorial process is obviously a lot more nuanced and complicated than what is presented here, but as a former journalist, I wholeheartedly approve of the concept.
8 found this helpful
Recommended Jan 13, 2024
You can have lots of creativity when putting up the newspaper, or make some funny newspaper title + image that does not make sense xD Story is interesting also.
4 found this helpful
Not recommended Apr 30, 2025
I was enjoying the game, but unfortunately it hung at the same point towards the end and I was unable to progress.
3 found this helpful
Not recommended Aug 9, 2025
This game has a fantastic premise and a lot of promise, but some of the outcomes are just downright nonsensical. 70% of the subheadline choices make no sense for anyone that has read a newspaper published in English.
2 found this helpful
Not recommended Jul 7, 2025
An interesting take on what a visual novel can be, but lacks variety and has little focus on, well, you know, editing process itself.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 5, 2026
THE EDITOR offers an unusual blend of narrative adventure, newspaper management, mystery, and decision-driven simulation. Instead of placing players in the conventional role of a detective, it makes them the chief editor of a newspaper covering a politically sensitive murder case. A congressman has been killed and his aide is considered the prime suspect, but the real intrigue comes from deciding how the newspaper should frame the developing story. Developed and published by DECATREE GAMES, the game builds its identity around the idea that journalism can influence events rather than simply report them. Each working day centers on preparing a front-page story. Players decide what editorial approach to take, select headlines, and alter photographs to complement the message being communicated. These tasks are mechanically straightforward, but their consequences give them weight. A sensational headline may attract attention, while a restrained approach could protect the newspaper's reputation. Manipulating an image to reinforce a particular narrative can also influence how readers interpret events. The simplicity of these mechanics keeps the focus on judgment rather than technical com…
1 found this helpful

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