Dear Devere

Dear Devere

Jasmine Osler · May 29, 2020 · Indie, Casual, Visual Novel, Romance, Story Rich

Dear Devere is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

PC
Very Positive96% · 347
This game is free to play. Get it on Steam →

Screenshots

Dear Devere price

Dear Devere is free to play — there is no purchase price, on Steam or anywhere else we track. We keep watching it, so if it ever stops being free the price history on this page will show when that happened and what it changed to.

About Dear Devere

Dear Devere is a visual novel told through letters.

"I suppose I should start with a short summary of my life. I don't really feel like doing that, so I shall skip to the present."

The year is 1935. It all started with a single letter. But from that point on, nothing would remain the same for Angela Bard--a quiet, solitary woman living in the Scottish isles.

Much to her surprise, she receives a mysterious and strangely esoteric reply from an unexpected source...

Who is Devere? And how can he be sending letters from the forest at the edge of Angela's town?

Read through their illustrated correspondence, and watch their story unfold.

Features


  • Voice acting for the leads.
  • Examine an array of letters, postcards, and other documents.
  • Multiple endings.
  • Open Dyslexic font option.
  • Self-voicing and descriptive text toggle.
  • Text-to-speech voice mode.
  • Includes a Simplified Chinese translation.

Team


  • Katy133 ....... Writer, Artist, Programmer
  • Chintarmanya Vivian ......... Voice of Angela
  • Mike Young ......... Voice of Devere
  • Paul Robins ......... Musician
  • Sarah S ......... SFX Artist
  • HusbandoGoddess .......... Proofreader, Playtester
  • Rawon .......... Proofreader
  • Natasha .......... Proofreader
  • Jacob Lunn .......... Playtester
  • Simplified Chinese Translation by EchoriverTranslators

Translation Appendix



"《亲爱的德韦尔》汉译版附录:Google Drive链接,内含译名对照表。
S. Chinese Localization by EchoriverTranslators 回声河翻译组"

Dear Devere — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

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

✦ AI summary

Dear Devere is a beautifully crafted visual novel that captivates players with its intimate letter-based storytelling, striking art style, and excellent voice acting that brings emotional depth to its 1930s Scottish setting. Players consistently praise the game's atmospheric writing, character development conveyed through distinctly styled letters, and the thoughtful inclusion of historical context around wartime and political intrigue. The main drawback appears to be its brevity, though most players feel the short experience delivers a meaningful emotional impact that justifies its length.

Recommended Sep 16, 2026
Para ser gratis está excelente, pensar que hay gente que pone precios altísimos para juegos horribles
Recommended Jun 13, 2026
CONTAINS SPOILERS!!! Dear Devere A short visual novel about a magical creature and a human girl falling in love on a Scottish island in the mid 30s. The game has a beautiful artstyle. I loved seeing the letters whenever a new one appeared. The characters shined through how they styled their letters. From Calwood's empty and soulless letters to Mr. Devere's beautiful pieces of art. I loved the dialogue. It was well written and the voice acting was amazing. I was confused at first when I read the non-love letters but I love that detail. I really liked the plot about the agents who were involved due to the era. I was wondering when I first saw the setting if there would be any war references and there indeed were. Overall this is a great game that I highly recommend. I finished it in 28 minutes but i may have been semi speedrunning it. If you have some free time download it and give it a try. Thank you for the experience Jasmin.
Recommended May 11, 2026
Dear Devere is a quiet and emotionally driven visual novel that builds its entire narrative around handwritten letters exchanged between two lonely individuals living in 1930s Scotland. Instead of relying on complicated gameplay mechanics, branching choices, or dramatic action sequences, the game focuses almost entirely on atmosphere, emotional intimacy, and the gradual development of trust between strangers separated by distance and personal hardship. What begins as a simple correspondence slowly evolves into a touching romance layered with melancholy, mystery, and genuine emotional warmth. Despite its relatively short length, the experience leaves a surprisingly strong emotional impact because of how sincere and carefully written it feels. The story follows Angela Bard, a woman living a quiet and isolated life on the Scottish isles. Her routine changes after she sends a letter that unexpectedly receives a response from the mysterious Mr. Devere. From there, the entire narrative unfolds through their exchanged correspondence as the two characters slowly reveal their fears, memories, loneliness, and hopes. The game’s unusual structure works remarkably well because every emotional …
Recommended May 8, 2026
Superb voice acting, suspenseful story, beautiful and original visuals, and super cute romance leads!!
Recommended Apr 2, 2026
A romance told thru the letters they send each other AND ITS SCOTTISH. how can I not love this :) SCOTLAND FOREVER 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Recommended Mar 11, 2026
absolutely beautiful execution of a simple concept/story. wonderful artstyle.

Community reviews

—

0 reviews

Sign in to write a review.

No reviews yet. Be the first to review this game.

More like Dear Devere

News

All news →
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Deluxe Edition: skip it, play on Game PassXbox

Minecraft Dungeons 2 Deluxe Edition: skip it, play on Game Pass

The Minecraft Dungeons 2 Deluxe Edition asks you to pre-order two unannounced DLC packs for a game Game Pass already gives you. What it contains, and why the upgrade can wait.

Sep 30, 2026
Is DayZ worth it? A straight answer before you buyPC

Is DayZ worth it? A straight answer before you buy

Is DayZ worth it? Twelve years on it is still the genre's least forgiving game. What you are buying, who it suits, and what our 97-day price record says about the timing.

Sep 30, 2026
Transport Fever 3 price: which edition to buy on launch dayPC

Transport Fever 3 price: which edition to buy on launch day

Transport Fever 3 is out today. The Transport Fever 3 price splits three ways, the loyalty discount has a fortnight-long fuse, and our record shows what the older game really costs.

Sep 29, 2026
No Man's Sky price: how low it gets and when to buyPC

No Man's Sky price: how low it gets and when to buy

The No Man's Sky price has come a long way down since 2016, and the game is on PC Game Pass too. Our tracked 12-month low, the regional key gap, and what to actually pay.

Sep 29, 2026
Sekiro cheap: what our price record shows, and what to avoidDeals

Sekiro cheap: what our price record shows, and what to avoid

Search Sekiro cheap and the results are keyshop listings, not a store discount. Our three-month price record explains the gap, and why so few live offers changes the advice.

Sep 28, 2026
System Shock 2 Remaster free on Epic from 1 OctoberFreebies

System Shock 2 Remaster free on Epic from 1 October

System Shock 2 Remaster free on Epic from 1 to 8 October, alongside BURIED STARS. Our price record shows why its floor has not moved in three months, and why waiting beats buying this week.

Sep 28, 2026
Dead Island 2 cheap: which edition, and what the price doesPC

Dead Island 2 cheap: which edition, and what the price does

Dead Island 2 cheap used to mean under a dollar. Our price record shows the floor has roughly doubled since September - here is which edition to buy, and the one that is a trap.

Sep 27, 2026
Steam Autumn Sale 2026: the games that cannot be discountedDeals

Steam Autumn Sale 2026: the games that cannot be discounted

The Steam Autumn Sale 2026 runs 1-8 October, but Valve's own rules bar every September release from it. Which games are locked out, and what our record says about the two biggest.

Sep 27, 2026

Top games right now

All rankings →
  1. 1Counter-Strike 2Free
  2. 2Dota 2Free
  3. 3PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDSFree
  4. 4Grand Theft Auto V Legacy—
  5. 5Terraria$2.20
  6. 6Rust$25.98
  7. 7Team Fortress 2Free
  8. 8Black Myth: Wukong$35.70
  9. 9HELLDIVERS™ 2$30.92
  10. 10ELDEN RING$52.89
  11. 11Apex Legends™Free
  12. 12Left 4 Dead 2$9.99
  13. 13Stardew Valley$14.74
  14. 14Wallpaper Engine$3.99
  15. 15Euro Truck Simulator 2$4.99
  16. 16Dead by Daylight$10.40
  17. 17Red Dead Redemption 2$12.49
  18. 18Baldur's Gate 3$41.99
  19. 19Phasmophobia$18.24
  20. 20War ThunderFree
  21. 21Call of Duty®—
  22. 22ARK: Survival Evolved$14.20
  23. 23Among Us$3.03
  24. 24The Forest$19.99