The Novelist

The Novelist (2013)

by Orthogonal Games
Genres:Adventure, Strategy, Indie, Simulator
Themes:Stealth, Drama
Game modes:Single player
Story: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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