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// Dear Esther(2012)

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About Dear Esther
Two years in the making, the highly anticipated Indie remake of the cult mod Dear Esther arrives on PC. Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: "Dear Esther..." - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years. Abandoning traditional gameplay for a pure story-driven experience, Dear Esther fuses its beautiful environments with a breathtaking soundtrack to tell a powerful story of love, loss, guilt and redemption.
Release Date
Feb 14, 2012
Developer
The Chinese Room
Publisher
The Chinese Room
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Dear Esther FAQ & buying guide

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Is Dear Esther worth buying?

Steam
75.83% positive
'Mostly Positive', 6,119 reviews
Critics (IGDB)
72/100
4 critics

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What is Dear Esther about?

“A deserted island…a lost man…memories of a fatal crash…a book written by a dying explorer.” Dear Esther is a ghost story, told using first-person gaming technologies. Rather than traditional game-play the focus here is on exploration, uncovering the mystery of the island, of who you are and why you are here. Fragments of story are randomly uncovered when exploring the various locations of the island, making every each journey a unique experience. Forget the normal rules of play; if nothing seems real here, it’s because it may just be all a delusion. What is the significance of the aerial -- What happened on the motorway -- is the island real or imagined -- who is Esther and why has she chosen to summon you here? The answers are out there, on the lost beach, the windswept cliffs and buried in the darkness of the tunnels beneath the island… Or then again, they may just not be, after all…

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Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Dear Esther?

Right now the lowest price for Dear Esther we're tracking is $3.27 at Kinguin. We compare 1 store and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Dear Esther has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Dear Esther is $0.96 at Gamivo on June 2, 2026. The current best price is about 241% above that low.

Is Dear Esther worth buying?

76% of 6,119 Steam user reviews for Dear Esther are positive ("Mostly Positive").

When was Dear Esther released?

Dear Esther released on February 14, 2012, developed by The Chinese Room and published by The Chinese Room.

What platforms is Dear Esther available on?

Dear Esther is available on Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. It supports single player.

When do Dear Esther prices drop?

Dear Esther last hit a new low of $0.96 on June 2, 2026 at Gamivo. Current best price is $3.27. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Dear Esther?

The cheapest Dear Esther price right now is $3.27 at Kinguin.

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All-time low: $0.96 at Gamivo on Jun 2, 2026 — the current best price is 241% above it.

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