The Novelist

December 10, 2013 Orthogonal Games Orthogonal Games
Simulator Strategy Adventure Indie
Linux PC Mac
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The Novelist asks one central question: can you achieve your dreams without pushing away the people you love? The game focuses on Dan Kaplan, a novelist struggling to write the most important book of his career while trying to be the best husband and father he can be.
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Release Date December 10, 2013
Developer Orthogonal Games
Publisher Orthogonal Games
Game Modes Single player
Perspective First person
Themes Stealth, Drama
The Novelist

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