Is Life is Strange - Episode 1 free?

Yes — Life is Strange - Episode 1 is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.

Is Life is Strange - Episode 1 Steam Deck compatible?

Mostly. Valve rates Life is Strange - Episode 1 Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual tweaking — a community controller layout, or zooming in on small text.

Can I play Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Mac?

Yes. Life is Strange - Episode 1 has a native macOS version on Steam.

Is Life is Strange - Episode 1 multiplayer?

No — Steam lists Life is Strange - Episode 1 as single-player only.

Is Life is Strange - Episode 1 on PC Game Pass?

No — Life is Strange - Episode 1 is not on PC Game Pass right now.

Life is Strange - Episode 1

Name: Life is Strange - Episode 1
Brand: Square Enix
Availability: InStock

DONTNOD Entertainment · January 30, 2015 · Story Rich, Choices Matter, Great Soundtrack, Female Protagonist, Time Travel

Life is Strange - Episode 1 is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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About Life is Strange - Episode 1

✦ AI summary

Rewind time to change the past and uncover dark mysteries in Arcadia Bay as photography student Max Caulfield, where your choices shape multiple endings and consequences ripple across the present and future. This award-winning episodic adventure stands out with its stunning hand-painted visuals, emotionally resonant writing, and indie soundtrack that captures a haunting small-town atmosphere.

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Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

Follow the story of Max Caulfield, a photography senior who discovers she can rewind time while saving her best friend Chloe Price.
The pair soon find themselves investigating the mysterious disappearance of fellow student Rachel Amber, uncovering a dark side to life in Arcadia Bay. Meanwhile, Max must quickly learn that changing the past can sometimes lead to a devastating future.

Key Features:

A beautifully written modern adventure game.
Rewind time to change the course of events.
Multiple endings depending on the choices you make.
Striking, hand-painted visuals.
Distinct, licensed indie soundtrack.

Life is Strange - Episode 1 — game info

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

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Life is Strange - Episode 1 in the rankings

DLC & expansions

Free to play

Life is Strange™ - Directors' Commentary

Free

What Steam players say

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

Recommended Sep 8, 2026

Max caulfield... oh jeez where do I begin,,,,

1 found this helpful

Recommended Sep 8, 2026

Interesting

Recommended Sep 8, 2026

NIce, I like it everything. I will recommend to play this game. I lov u MAX, CHLOE.

Recommended Sep 8, 2026

Amazing game with a wonderful cast.

Recommended Sep 8, 2026

i should get the other eps too now that im an adult with a job

Recommended Sep 8, 2026

if you don't like this game, you're lying

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