The Council

Mar 13, 2018
Developer: Big Bad Wolf
Platforms: PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox One
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About The Council

The Council is an episodic game that delivers a fresh new take on the narrative adventure genre. Make hard-hitting decisions, develop an array of skills, and directly impact how the story unfolds. With permanent, long-lasting consequences, there is no going back. Plunge into a tale of intrigue and manipulation in the style of a classic murder mystery, interacting with a cast of alluring characters each hiding their own dark secrets. Trust no one while uncovering dire truths - no matter the cost to mind and body.

Released: Mar 13, 2018
Developer: Big Bad Wolf
Publisher: Focus Entertainment

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Can my PC run The Council?

The Council needs at least 1 GB, GeForce GTX 750/Radeon R7 360 and 4 GB RAM.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i3-2125 (3.3 GHz)/AMD FX-4100 (3.6 GHz)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 1 GB, GeForce GTX 750/Radeon R7 360
Storage: 15 GB available space
Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR GAME ACTIVATION

Is The Council worth buying?

Steam

83% positive

'Very Positive', 5,702 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

70/100

5 critics

What Steam players say about The Council79/100

Steam community summary by CriticalPixel

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What is The Council about?

"THE COUNCIL begins in 1793, with players taking the role of secret society member Louis de Richet after his invitation to a private island off the shores of England by the enigmatic Lord Mortimer. Joining him are a number of high profile guests, including Napoleon Bonaparte and President of the newly-formed United States of America, George Washington. The strange nature of this private reception goes beyond just the prestigious guests –Richet’s own mother has recently gone missing on the island, while each and every one of the colorful cast seems to have their own hidden agendas."

Choices MatterAdventureRPGStory RichDetectiveMysteryPuzzleHistorical

Game modes: Single player

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What is the lowest price The Council has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for The Council is $4.13 at Kinguin on October 22, 2026.

Is The Council worth buying?

83% of 5,702 Steam user reviews for The Council are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 67. The Steam community summary on this page sums up what those players say.

Can my PC run The Council?

The minimum system requirements for The Council are — OS: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit); CPU: Intel Core i3-2125 (3.3 GHz)/AMD FX-4100 (3.6 GHz); GPU: 1 GB, GeForce GTX 750/Radeon R7 360; RAM: 4 GB RAM; Storage: 15 GB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was The Council released?

The Council released on March 13, 2018, developed by Big Bad Wolf and published by Focus Entertainment.

What platforms is The Council available on?

The Council is available on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One. It supports single player.