Dear Esther

Dear Esther

The cult classic

247 ratings
81 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 1 May 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 1, 2019
  • November 11, 2019

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Explore a desolate island and uncover a dreamlike tale of love, loss, and redemption through dynamic narration. This critically acclaimed game offers a unique, emotional storytelling experience with stunning visuals and an award-winning soundtrack.

Exploration of a desolate island
Dynamic narration that changes story
Emotional and complex storytelling
Award-winning soundtrack
Majestic visuals
Subtitles in multiple languages
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What users say

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What's New in Dear Esther

1.21

November 11, 2019

Additional localization

User reviews

Relaxing and interesting

Own this game for the ps5 and I gotta say the iOS version looks just as good. What an experience 👍

Walk, walk walk

Hear a dramatic story, get stuck because of bad level design, walk on rails and yawn. Not my cup of tea at all. Boring to no end.

Hauntingly beautiful

This interactive story is heartbreakingly emotional and with every step you take around the island you feel the mans physical and emotional pain. Be prepared to get lost a few times but this only adds to the enjoyment as you see more of the island, it is worth every penny, the narration is pitch perfect and by the end I was in tears, such a well made piece of art and storytelling, I wish there was more of this nature in the App Store.
Edit: so I’ve now replayed this for the 3rd time and it only gets better each time, it is a cathartic experience for me and the narration is so good it’s almost too good. I’d love to see the making of this game and how it came to be.
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Dear Esther

A story of love, devotion and loss.
Beautifully intriguing storyline that lets you understand the relationship of this island and its history that the author correlates with his letter of love and never ending love for Esther.
Thank you.

Beautiful game!

Absolutely love this game. The game is well made played the game on the iMac iPhone and PlayStation and I love the game totally recommend the game

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Game crashing or freezing

Bug

Broken controller support

Bug

Inability to move or progress

Bug

Losing progress due to lack of save functionality

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to save progress and resume later

Feature

Controller support for better navigation

Feature

Option to adjust walking speed

Feature

Clearer indication of chapter transitions

Feature

FAQ

What is Dear Esther about?

Dear Esther is a narrative-driven exploration game where players explore a desolate island and uncover a dreamlike tale of love, loss, and redemption. The story unfolds through dynamic narration as you progress through the environment.

What are the key features of Dear Esther?

Key features include exploring a visually stunning and atmospheric island, experiencing a complex and emotional story with dynamic narration that changes with each playthrough, and enjoying an award-winning soundtrack. The game also offers subtitles in several languages.

How much does Dear Esther cost?

Dear Esther is a premium game and requires a one-time purchase. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the application.

What platforms is Dear Esther available on?

This analysis is for the iOS version of Dear Esther. The game originated on PC and has been adapted for mobile devices.

What is the 'walking simulator' genre?

The 'walking simulator' is a genre of video games that emphasizes exploration and narrative over traditional gameplay mechanics like combat or complex puzzles. Players typically navigate environments and uncover a story through environmental storytelling and narration, as is the case with Dear Esther.