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The Red Strings Club

Game First reported release

Game details

First release year
2018

Platforms

Genres

Play modes

  • single-player video game

Players by platform

  • Microsoft Windows*
    Maximum players (mode unspecified)
    1*

Engines

  • GameMaker

Steam version platforms

  • Windows*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • macOS*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • Linux*
    Supported
    Yes*

Store genres

  • Adventure*
  • Indie*

Game features

  • Single-player*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Family Sharing*

Interface languages

  • English*
  • French*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Traditional Chinese*

Community tags · historical

  • Cyberpunk*
    Votes · historical
    279*
  • Pixel Graphics*
    Votes · historical
    257*
  • Story Rich*
    Votes · historical
    234*
  • Choices Matter*
    Votes · historical
    196*
  • Great Soundtrack*
    Votes · historical
    167*
  • Atmospheric*
    Votes · historical
    161*
  • Indie*
    Votes · historical
    138*
  • Adventure*
    Votes · historical
    119*
  • Point & Click*
    Votes · historical
    112*
  • LGBTQ+*
    Votes · historical
    102*
  • Singleplayer*
    Votes · historical
    95*
  • Sci-fi*
    Votes · historical
    89*
  • Visual Novel*
    Votes · historical
    83*
  • 2D*
    Votes · historical
    71*
  • Nudity*
    Votes · historical
    63*
  • Dystopian *
    Votes · historical
    60*
  • Philosophical*
    Votes · historical
    58*
  • Violent*
    Votes · historical
    39*
  • Puzzle*
    Votes · historical
    27*
  • Retro*
    Votes · historical
    25*

System requirements

  • Windows · Minimum*
    Operating system
    Windows 7/8.1/10 x64*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel Pentium D 915 (2800 MHz), AMD Athlon 64 4000+ (2600 MHz) or equivalent*
    Memory
    1 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    GeForce 7600GS (256 MB) or Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB)*
    Storage
    400 MB available space*
  • macOS · Minimum*
    Operating system
    Mac OS X 10.9 or later*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel Pentium D 915 (2800 MHz), AMD Athlon 64 4000+ (2600 MHz) or equivalent*
    Memory
    1 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    GeForce 7600GS (256 MB) or Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB)*
    Storage
    400 MB available space*
  • Linux · Minimum*
    Operating system
    Ubuntu 12.04 or later*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel Pentium D 915 (2800 MHz), AMD Athlon 64 4000+ (2600 MHz) or equivalent*
    Memory
    1 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    GeForce 7600GS (256 MB) or Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB)*
    Storage
    400 MB available space*

Compatibility and community reports

  • Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27*
    Community Linux compatibility tier
    Platinum*
    Reports
    7*
    Community confidence
    low*
  • Steam Deck · 2026-06-27*
    Compatibility category
    Verified*

Studios & publishers

Developers

  • Deconstructeam

Publishers

  • Devolver Digital

Release history

  • 2018-01-22
    Date precision
    Exact date
  • 2018-01-21 · Microsoft Windows*
    Release date
    2018-01-21*
    Date precision
    Exact date*
    Platform
    Microsoft Windows*

Store release history

  • Steam*
    Release date
    Jan 22, 2018*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 8 fields
Windows minimum processor requirement
Intel Pentium D 915 (2800 MHz), AMD Athlon 64 4000+ (2600 MHz) or equivalent*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
GeForce 7600GS (256 MB) or Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB)*
Windows minimum memory requirement
1* GB
Name
The Red Strings Club*
Release year
2,018*
Windows minimum processor requirement
Windows · Minimum
Processor alternatives
Intel Pentium D 915 (2800 MHz), AMD Athlon 64 4000+ (2600 MHz) or equivalent*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
Windows · Minimum
Graphics alternatives
GeForce 7600GS (256 MB) or Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB)*
Windows minimum memory requirement
Windows · Minimum
Memory
1 GB*
Specifications 2 · 6 fields
Developers · Microsoft Windows
Deconstructeam
Deconstructeam*
Genres · Microsoft Windows
adventure game
adventure game*
Maximum players (mode unspecified) · Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Maximum players (mode unspecified)
1*
Platform
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows*
Publishers · Microsoft Windows
Devolver Digital
Devolver Digital*
Release date · Microsoft Windows
2018-01-21 · Microsoft Windows
Release date
2018-01-21*
Date precision
day*
Platform
Microsoft Windows*
Specifications 3 · 33 fields
Achievements · historical
19*
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
145* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
256* min
Features
  • Single-player*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Family Sharing*
Developers
  • Deconstructeam*
DLC count · historical
0*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
200000 - 500000*
Store genres
  • Adventure*
  • Indie*
Linux support · historical
Yes*
macOS support · historical
Yes*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
145* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
209* min
Metacritic score
80*
Name
The Red Strings Club*
Negative reviews · historical
782*
Peak ccu
8*
Positive reviews · historical
12,057*
Price (historical; currency unreported)
2.99*
Publishers
  • Devolver Digital*
Recommendations
12,170*
Store release date · historical
Jan 22, 2018*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Traditional Chinese*
Game website · historical
http://www.deconstructeam.com/*
Windows support · historical
Yes*
Features
Single-player
Single-player*
Steam Achievements
Steam Achievements*
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Trading Cards*
Family Sharing
Family Sharing*
Developers
Deconstructeam
Deconstructeam*
Store genres
Adventure
Adventure*
Indie
Indie*
Linux support · historical
Linux
Supported
Yes*
macOS support · historical
macOS
Supported
Yes*
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Devolver Digital*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
Jan 22, 2018*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Traditional Chinese*
Windows support · historical
Windows
Supported
Yes*
Specifications 4 · 21 fields
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
9* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
217* min
Ccu
8*
Developer
Deconstructeam*
Historical discount
0* %
Store genres
  • Adventure*
  • Indie*
Historical US original list price
1,499* US cents
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Traditional Chinese*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
9* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
189* min
Name
The Red Strings Club*
Negative reviews · historical
782*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
200,000 .. 500,000*
Positive reviews · historical
12,057*
Historical US price
1,499* US cents
Publisher
Devolver Digital*
Community tags · historical
  • Cyberpunk*
  • Pixel Graphics*
  • Story Rich*
  • Choices Matter*
  • Great Soundtrack*
  • Atmospheric*
  • Indie*
  • Adventure*
  • Point & Click*
  • LGBTQ+*
  • Singleplayer*
  • Sci-fi*
  • Visual Novel*
  • 2D*
  • Nudity*
  • Dystopian *
  • Philosophical*
  • Violent*
  • Puzzle*
  • Retro*
Store genres
Adventure
Adventure*
Indie
Indie*
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Traditional Chinese*
Community tags · historical
Cyberpunk
Cyberpunk*
Pixel Graphics
Pixel Graphics*
Story Rich
Story Rich*
Choices Matter
Choices Matter*
Great Soundtrack
Great Soundtrack*
Atmospheric
Atmospheric*
Indie
Indie*
Adventure
Adventure*
Point & Click
Point & Click*
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+*
Singleplayer
Singleplayer*
Sci-fi
Sci-fi*
Visual Novel
Visual Novel*
2D
2D*
Nudity
Nudity*
Dystopian
Dystopian*
Philosophical
Philosophical*
Violent
Violent*
Puzzle
Puzzle*
Retro
Retro*
Tags votes
Cyberpunk
Votes · historical
279*
Pixel Graphics
Votes · historical
257*
Story Rich
Votes · historical
234*
Choices Matter
Votes · historical
196*
Great Soundtrack
Votes · historical
167*
Atmospheric
Votes · historical
161*
Indie
Votes · historical
138*
Adventure
Votes · historical
119*
Point & Click
Votes · historical
112*
LGBTQ+
Votes · historical
102*
Singleplayer
Votes · historical
95*
Sci-fi
Votes · historical
89*
Visual Novel
Votes · historical
83*
2D
Votes · historical
71*
Nudity
Votes · historical
63*
Dystopian
Votes · historical
60*
Philosophical
Votes · historical
58*
Violent
Votes · historical
39*
Puzzle
Votes · historical
27*
Retro
Votes · historical
25*
Specifications 5 · 29 fields
Features
  • Single-player*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Family Sharing*
Developers
  • Deconstructeam*
Store genres
  • Adventure*
  • Indie*
Free to play · historical
No*
Linux requirements
Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or later Processor: Intel Pentium D 915 (2800 MHz), AMD Athlon 64 4000+ (2600 MHz) or equivalent Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 7600GS (256 MB) or Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB) Storage: 400 MB available space *
macOS requirements
Minimum: OS: Mac OS X 10.9 or later Processor: Intel Pentium D 915 (2800 MHz), AMD Athlon 64 4000+ (2600 MHz) or equivalent Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 7600GS (256 MB) or Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB) Storage: 400 MB available space *
Metacritic score
80*
Name
The Red Strings Club*
Windows requirements
Minimum: OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 x64 Processor: Intel Pentium D 915 (2800 MHz), AMD Athlon 64 4000+ (2600 MHz) or equivalent Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 7600GS (256 MB) or Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB) Storage: 400 MB available space *
Platforms
  • windows*
  • mac*
  • linux*
Historical price currency
USD*
Discount percentage (historical)
0*
Historical store price
$14.99*
Publishers
  • Devolver Digital*
Recommendations total
12,053*
Coming soon · historical store status
No*
Store release date · historical
Jan 22, 2018*
Interface languages
English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese*
Type
game*
Features
Single-player
Single-player*
Steam Achievements
Steam Achievements*
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Trading Cards*
Family Sharing
Family Sharing*
Developers
Deconstructeam
Deconstructeam*
Store genres
Adventure
Adventure*
Indie
Indie*
Linux requirements
Linux · Minimum
Operating system
Ubuntu 12.04 or later*
Processor alternatives
Intel Pentium D 915 (2800 MHz), AMD Athlon 64 4000+ (2600 MHz) or equivalent*
Memory
1 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
GeForce 7600GS (256 MB) or Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB)*
Storage
400 MB available space*
macOS requirements
macOS · Minimum
Operating system
Mac OS X 10.9 or later*
Processor alternatives
Intel Pentium D 915 (2800 MHz), AMD Athlon 64 4000+ (2600 MHz) or equivalent*
Memory
1 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
GeForce 7600GS (256 MB) or Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB)*
Storage
400 MB available space*
Windows requirements
Windows · Minimum
Operating system
Windows 7/8.1/10 x64*
Processor alternatives
Intel Pentium D 915 (2800 MHz), AMD Athlon 64 4000+ (2600 MHz) or equivalent*
Memory
1 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
GeForce 7600GS (256 MB) or Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB)*
Storage
400 MB available space*
Platforms
Windows
Supported
Yes*
macOS
Supported
Yes*
Linux
Supported
Yes*
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Devolver Digital*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
Jan 22, 2018*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Traditional Chinese*
Specifications 6 · 15 fields
Co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
verified*
Store genres
Adventure|Indie*
Local co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Owners-based popularity rank · 2026-06-27
2,511*
Community Linux rating confidence · 2026-06-27
low*
Community Linux report count · 2026-06-27
7*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
platinum*
PvP listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Steam release year · historical
2,018*
Title
The Red Strings Club*
Coming soon · historical Steam listing
No*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
Steam Deck · 2026-06-27
Compatibility category
Verified*
Store genres
Adventure
Adventure*
Indie
Indie*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27
Community Linux compatibility tier
Platinum*
Reports
7*
Community confidence
low*

* Provisional data