The 39 Steps on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

Quick menu

Prepare to experience the original man-on-the-run thriller in a completely new way! There are secrets to be discovered, locations to be explored and - above all - an incredible tale to be told in this ground-breaking interactive novel.

The 39 Steps is a adventure, indie and interactive fiction game developed by The Story Mechanics and published by The Secret Experiment.
Released on April 25th 2013 is available in English on Windows, MacOS and Linux.

It has received 1,591 reviews of which 1,205 were positive and 386 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 0.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified The 39 Steps into these genres:

Adventure Indie Interactive Fiction Casual Based On A Novel Point & Click Narration Singleplayer Story Rich Horror Thriller Atmospheric Touch-Friendly

Media & Screenshots

Get an in-depth look at The 39 Steps through various videos and screenshots.

The 39 Steps screenshot
The 39 Steps screenshot
The 39 Steps screenshot
The 39 Steps screenshot
The 39 Steps screenshot
The 39 Steps screenshot
The 39 Steps screenshot
The 39 Steps screenshot

System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *:Windows XP
  • Processor:2GHz Processor
  • Memory:2 GB RAM
  • Graphics:DirectX 9 512MB card
  • Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
MacOS
  • OS:OSX
  • Processor:2.2GHz dual core processor
  • Memory:2 GB RAM
  • Graphics:GPU 128MB+
  • Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection

User reviews & Ratings

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

Aug. 2025
The 39 Steps is less a game in the traditional sense and more an interactive novel brought to life. Based on John Buchan’s classic spy thriller, it invites you not to play Richard Hannay’s story so much as to inhabit it. You turn pages, wander through painted environments and lean into the texture of early 20th century intrigue. The presentation is beautiful. Static, hand-crafted illustrations form the backbone of the experience, layered with subtle animations and atmospheric sound design. The crackle of a fire, the whisper of footsteps on a railway platform, the quiet murmur of a London club, all of it pulls you in, giving the sensation of eavesdropping on a bygone world. It’s far more about mood and immersion than about mechanical challenge. As an adaptation, it’s faithful almost to a fault. The prose is front and centre, and while that will delight readers who enjoy a literary pace, it may alienate anyone expecting puzzles, branching choices or traditional gameplay loops. In truth, it sits closer to a digital museum piece or a companion to the novel than to an adventure game. Technically, it’s lightweight and stable; an experience that runs smoothly even on modest hardware. The art direction and voice work are strong, though some may find the limited interactivity leaves them wishing for more to do. Taken on its own terms, however, The 39 Steps succeeds. It captures the suspense and elegance of a classic spy tale, while offering a novel way to experience literature on screen. Think of it not as a game to conquer, but as a story to inhabit.
Expand the review
Read the review on Steam
July 2025
This is probably an interactive book. I say this, because it reminds me of old Golden Book VHS tapes and other visual comic style media where you are essentially watching a movie with interactive elements and minimal choice. As much as this might sound droll, I enjoyed the experience. The art, voice acting, and soundtrack drew me in so much so, it compelled me to seek out the original story. It saddens me the was the first and last of this idea. They did a great job bringing the story to life and I feel it is one way to bring classic stories to younger audiences. Still, it's well worth checking out. And if you do, stick through the credits. There's more.
Expand the review
Read the review on Steam
July 2025
If you're into spy thriller stories like this then you might like it since it was based on a book and so far I liked how the concept art is in every transitions on each scene, the soundtrack in the background adding the ambient noise on each setting makes it more immersive, almost wanting to not exit the game because on each scene there either was a cliffhanger or not. P.S. ok maybe I should've read the book first before playing the digital adaptation because I felt like I've been spoiled in a different way.
Expand the review
Read the review on Steam
March 2025
Look, if you've never read a book for fun, this probably isn't for you. It's pretty literally a visual novel. No dialog choices, no anime girls, no hidden horror themes, no thick-necked men in power armor shooting oversized guns - just a book on tape with some basic artwork or movies to set scenes. If you've made it that far without your Ritalin, then understand that this is a pre-WWI spy/man-on-the-run novel in abridged format. You'll get more out of it if you're vaguely familiar with pre-WWI British Empire and English and Scottish dialects. The thing goes on sale for less than a dollar regularly, and if you enjoy it, you can find the full novel for free online. There are also follow-up books if you want to expose yourself to that reading thing. The Good +Abridged, but faithful to novel +Nice music +While not fully voiced, the critical sections are +Good voice acting +Option to disable some dialects for simpler reading +Important sections of newspapers are highlighted +Save anywhere +Multiple save slots +Skippable splash screen +3-4 hours of playtime. I know I had the game idling for about an hour overall. YMMV ~Two typos, one of which detracts from a major slide ~One screen where the dialog repeated and then jumped ahead of the text ~The mouse-action scenes slowed things down ~Panning and zooming on the newspapers was a pain ~Like most spy stories, there's some suspension of disbelief needed The Bad (None) Played on: Win11Pro, i7-14700K, RTX4060 Ti 8GB, 32GB DDR5-6000 @ 1920x1080 using KB&M
Expand the review
Read the review on Steam
Jan. 2025
I enjoyed the story. It was nice to get a couple chapters before bed. Felt like reading a book but partially audio book. Told a good story I do not feel like I will go back through the story but enjoyable once for sure. The art was great, the music and sound design gave good atmosphere and the mechanics for turning pages and the little interactions were fun.
Expand the review
Read the review on Steam

Similar games

View all
Draw a Stickman: EPIC 2
Draw a Stickman: EPIC 2 Imagination is the key, as you enter a magical storybook full of mystery and wonder, unusual creatures, and enigmatic puzzles! Create your own original Stickman and then watch it come to life in DRAW A STICKMAN: EPIC 2! Jump in to this action-packed adventure that allows for endless creativity!
Similarity 71%
Price -88% 0.70€
Rating 8.3
Release 06 Nov 2015
View
Lowglow
Lowglow Lowglow - an audiovisual puzzle journey. Glowingly beautiful graphics combined with a dynamic audio environment make sure that Lowglow is an unforgettable, mind-bending experience for you!
Similarity 71%
Price 3.29€
Rating 8.4
Release 03 Dec 2015
View
Tiny Echo
Tiny Echo Explore a lovingly crafted world with all its odd inhabitants as you experience the ethereal realm and deliver messages to the spirits. Make your mark in the wordless narrative - with a Tiny Echo.
Similarity 71%
Price -85% 2.33€
Rating 8.2
Release 31 Aug 2017
View
looK INside - Chapter 1
looK INside - Chapter 1 In a book found in the attic, Manon discovers the past of her family members through their memories, their gestures, their quirks and their little secrets.
Similarity 70%
Price -58% 2.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 22 Jan 2020
View
The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets
The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets Help your grandfather solve the mystery of the stolen pets by solving puzzles in wonderful miniature worlds crafted for VR. Use a hairdryer to melt snow in a wintery landscape! Search the wreck of a pirate ship hidden under the surface! Every world is unique, full of interactions and colorful life.
Similarity 70%
Price -89% 0.78€
Rating 8.4
Release 14 Nov 2019
View
Journey To The Center Of The Earth
Journey To The Center Of The Earth You love riddles and to combine logically? You love Jump 'n' Runs? You don't want to fight but you still want a challenge? Then you will love this Journey to the Center of the Earth! Control three adventurers with unique powers at the same time, or guide them individually in this narrative 2D puzzle platformer...
Similarity 70%
Price 0.79€
Rating 6.6
Release 25 Sep 2015
View
Gomo
Gomo How far would you go to save your best friend?For Gomo, the answer to this question is clear: To the end of the world and further, if necessary.Join him on his journey through the bizarre 2D landscapes of this dreamlike Point & Click Adventure!
Similarity 70%
Price -93% 0.37€
Rating 7.4
Release 06 Dec 2013
View
XBPlay
XBPlay Stream One and Series S/X consoles in 1080p
Similarity 69%
Price 6.89€
Rating 7.6
Release 30 Nov 2023
View
祈風 Inorikaze
祈風 Inorikaze Inorikaze is a Touhou doujin game focus with the theme of pursuing the faith and bond. The main story is about Moriya family when they left Suwa and moved into Gensokyo, the Fantasy Village, and overcome the war between them and Tengus.
Similarity 69%
Price 8.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 13 Feb 2019
View
Keepsake
Keepsake Keepsake was a labor of love developed 10 years ago by us as an independent studio. For its anniversary, we thought it would be great to see it live again on steam and gain a new following, as we feel that it is still relevant today.
Similarity 69%
Price 0.79€
Rating 7.7
Release 17 Apr 2018
View
Reversion - The Escape (1st Chapter)
Reversion - The Escape (1st Chapter) It’s 2035 in Buenos Aires, or where Buenos Aires used to be. You’ve just woken up in a hospital, and you can’t remember anything. All you know is you have to escape and find out what happened to the city. And how to save it.
Similarity 69%
Price 0.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 10 Jun 2014
View
VITATIO 2
VITATIO 2 VITATIO 2 brings you a new take on the previous game, in this game you have to guide your crystal through the mazes, collect power crystals and bring them to the power core in order to power it up, you can pass a level with 1 power core but for the 100% achievements you will need to bring them all back
Similarity 69%
Price 0.99€
Rating 6.8
Release 11 Apr 2017
View
More games like The 39 Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

The 39 Steps is currently priced at 0.99€ on Steam.

The 39 Steps is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 0.99€ on Steam.

The 39 Steps received 1,205 positive votes out of a total of 1,591 achieving a rating of 7.29.
😊

The 39 Steps was developed by The Story Mechanics and published by The Secret Experiment.

The 39 Steps is playable and fully supported on Windows.

The 39 Steps is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

The 39 Steps is playable and fully supported on Linux.

The 39 Steps is a single-player game.

The 39 Steps does not currently offer any DLC.

The 39 Steps does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

The 39 Steps does not support Steam Remote Play.

The 39 Steps is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for The 39 Steps.

Data sources

The information presented on this page is sourced from reliable APIs to ensure accuracy and relevance. We utilize the Steam API to gather data on game details, including titles, descriptions, prices, and user reviews. This allows us to provide you with the most up-to-date information directly from the Steam platform.

Additionally, we incorporate data from the SteamSpy API, which offers insights into game sales and player statistics. This helps us present a comprehensive view of each game's popularity and performance within the gaming community.

Last Updates
Steam data 13 September 2025 23:28
SteamSpy data 08 September 2025 17:27
Steam price 14 September 2025 04:44
Steam reviews 12 September 2025 05:59

If you'd like to dive deeper into the details about The 39 Steps, we invite you to check out a few dedicated websites that offer extensive information and insights. These platforms provide valuable data, analysis, and user-generated reports to enhance your understanding of the game and its performance.

  • SteamDB - A comprehensive database of everything on Steam about The 39 Steps
  • SteamCharts - Analysis of The 39 Steps concurrent players on Steam
  • ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck The 39 Steps compatibility
The 39 Steps PEGI 7
0.99€ Visit Store 🔥 Show Price
Rating
7.3
1,205
386
Game modes
Features
Online players
0
Developer
The Story Mechanics
Publisher
The Secret Experiment
Release 25 Apr 2013
Platforms
By clicking on any of the links on this page and making a purchase, you may help us earn a commission that supports the maintenance of our services.
Quick menu
Game Info Media & Screenshots Requirements Reviews Similar Games Frequently Asked Questions Data sources