

The 39 Steps
The Story Mechanics · April 25, 2013 · Adventure, Indie, Interactive Fiction, Casual, Based On A Novel
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The 39 Steps price by region
The 39 Steps costs £0.30 in the United Kingdom, €0.34 in Europe (EUR), $0.39 in the United States, $0.39 in Georgia (USD), CA$1.16 in Canada, NZ$1.34 in New Zealand, A$1.35 in Australia, zł1.89 in Poland and R$3.14 in Brazil right now.
| Region | Best price | Official store | Key shop | Stores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £0.30 −60% | £0.75 | £0.30 | 7 | |
| €0.34 −62% | €0.89 | €0.34 | 8 | |
| $0.39 −56% | $0.89 | $0.39 | 9 | |
| $0.39 −52% | $0.81 | $0.39 | 9 | |
| CA$1.16 −10% | CA$1.16 | — | 4 | |
| NZ$1.34 −10% | NZ$1.34 | — | 4 | |
| A$1.35 −10% | A$1.35 | — | 4 | |
| zł1.89 −52% | zł3.96 | zł1.89 | 6 | |
| R$3.14 −10% | R$3.14 | R$3.87 | 5 |
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 39 Steps
Escape a murder frame-up across 1914 Britain as Richard Hannay in this interactive literary adaptation of John Buchan's classic thriller The Thirty-Nine Steps. This visually stunning hybrid of novel, game, and film features hand-painted environments, multiple storytelling mechanics, and a star-studded voice cast as you uncover secrets and solve the mystery that inspired James Bond.
There are secrets to be discovered, locations to be explored and - above all - an incredible tale to be told in this ground-breaking interactive novel.
Key Features:
- A new form of entertainment, merging the worlds of literature, gaming and film into one visually stunning storyline.
- Faithfully constructed using the original - and best-selling - John Buchan text, first published in 1915.
- Hundreds of hand-painted digital environments, and authentic materials from 1910s Britain.
- 8 different storytelling mechanics, 25 collectible items and 16 awards to be unlocked.
- An original soundtrack by Si Begg and theatrical voice performances, including Ian Hanmore, Greg Hemphill and Benny Young
- Created in Unity4, with a playtime of 5-8 hours.
The 39 Steps — game info
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
- Player modes
- Single-player
- PC Game Pass
- Not included
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
The 39 Steps is a narrative-driven visual novel adaptation of the classic spy thriller that prioritizes storytelling over traditional gameplay mechanics. Players praise its atmospheric, engaging narrative and cinematic presentation that captures the tension of a 1920s espionage tale, though some criticize it for lacking puzzles, challenges, or interactive gameplay elements, viewing it more as an interactive book than a game.
🎮 My Completely Unnecessary Love Letter to The 39 Steps 🎮 WHAT IN THE CINEMATIC, TEA-SOAKED, EARLY-20TH-CENTURY BLACK MAGIC IS THIS THING? I launched The 39 Steps expecting a game. You know... a GAME. Buttons. Challenges. Puzzles. The occasional opportunity to commit harmless digital property damage. Instead I got dragged into one of the most captivating storytelling experiences I've ever had and now I'm standing here emotionally confused, waving my arms around like a Victorian lunatic. Let's get something straight immediately: This is not really a game. There are no puzzles. There are no enemies. There are no skill trees. Nobody asks you to collect 14 bear pelts for a man named Greg. There isn't even a way to fail. And somehow this beautiful little weirdo held my attention for four straight hours while I happily followed it from 1914 London across Scotland and back again. HOW? What sorcery is this? The entire experience keeps you in the role of the reader rather than the protagonist, which sounds like it should be boring but instead works ridiculously well. Most of the time you don't even see the characters directly. Your brain does the heavy lifting. The game throws just enoug…6 found this helpful
Another of the "not really a game" type of trash that's littering Steam. Got this for free many years ago and even at that, wasn't worth my time. As with a few other "games" I've ended up with over the years, the best thing about it is being able to remove it from my account.1 found this helpful
Got caught in a spy thriller just as I forgot my apartment keys - now I’m running on trains with a secret in my sock and suspect every man with tea. This game sticks like a rainy night detective novel.1 found this helpful
Compelling story with no actual gameplay, avoid if you are looking for the latter but well worth your time if you're looking for a laid-back narrative experience
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Owned this game for years and finally sat down to play, or read, really, the whole thing. If you're into visual novels and are looking for a classic 20th century English twist then look no further. Solid experience, for sure. Also, super easy achievements.
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