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The Walking Dead

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  • Narrative
  • Choices
  • Zombies

Lee, a man with a complicated past, protects a girl called Clementine in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. It's a five-episode narrative adventure where decisions are what matter, often with only seconds to make them.

Why play it now

When you want an intense story in instalments: each episode lasts a couple of hours and leaves you wanting more.

Who it's for

For anyone who enjoys series with moral dilemmas and doesn't miss combat or challenges.

When not to pick it

If you want action or harsh stories weigh on you: it's moving and very raw.

What it offers

  • Story: 100 out of 100
  • Thinking: 30 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller
Controller support
Disk space
2 GB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Verified
Steam reviews
97% positive (80,701)
Metacritic
82/100
Developer
Telltale Games
Release date
24 APR 2012
Steam genres
Adventure

Based on what the game states on Steam.