Dear Esther
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About Dear Esther
Dear Esther is a first-person, story-driven experience set on a remote, desolate island in the Outer Hebrides. As you explore, a voice reads fragments of a letter beginning “Dear Esther...”; the island’s beaches, windswept cliffs and underground tunnels hold clues to a story of love, loss, guilt and redemption.
The island and its story
The story leaves questions open: what is the significance of the aerial, what happened on the motorway, and is the island real or imagined? You encounter a lost man, memories of a fatal crash and a book written by a dying explorer as you search for answers about Esther and why she has summoned you. The game abandons traditional gameplay in favour of exploring its environments and following its narrative, which is semi-randomised.
Changing playthroughs
Audio, visuals and events are randomly generated, making each playthrough a different experience. The environments are built with the Source engine, and the soundtrack is composed by Jessica Curry and features world-class musicians.
Frequently asked questions
The best price for Dear Esther is $1.26 at Wyrel. 7 shops have an offer that activates in your country.
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Every key we list activates on Steam. Redeem the key there and Dear Esther stays in your library for good.
Yes, with a small risk. Publishers create keys to sell in other shops, which is why a key can cost less than in the official store, and once you activate it the game is yours to keep, just like a store purchase. On average 1–2% of keys fail, so check the shop's buyer protection before you buy: the official store does not refund keys bought elsewhere.
The minimum requirements for Dear Esther are: Windows XP, GeForce 7600, Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 2 GB storage. It also runs on macOS. The recommended specs are in the System requirements section.
No. Dear Esther is a single-player game.
Yes. Valve rates Dear Esther as Verified on the Steam Deck: it runs well out of the box.
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