199X
Released Mar 2015
In 199X, you control Clara. That's the problem.
80% positive · 224 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
199X is a self-contained narrative adventure game that launched on March 10, 2015. The store description explicitly frames it as a finished 2-3 hour experience split into seven playable days — no ongoing content, seasons, or expansions are mentioned or implied. The only DLC is the original soundtrack, which was released the same day as the game and made permanently free on March 11, 2015 following a brief download issue. There have been no major content updates, announcements of future content, or any developer communications beyond that single day-one bug fix. The game launched as a complete product and has remained so.
Evidence
Store description explicitly describes 199X as a 2-3 hour narrative adventure split into seven playable days, framing it as a complete, self-contained experience with no mention of future content or updates.
The sole DLC is the original soundtrack, released on launch day. No unreleased DLC exists.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Evan Tognotti
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
In 199X, you control Clara. That's the problem.
The doctors say she's delusional, but you both know that can't be true. The two of you need to explore Delilah, the town where Clara lives. You need to navigate her messy, personal relationships. Most of all, you need to find a cure. And beat the game.
199X is a 2-3 hour narrative adventure, split into seven playable days. It is written by Evan Tognotti, and features a full-length original soundtrack from acoustic weirdo Kearney.
Play 199X. Help you help herself.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"199X advertises itself as a 'game without mechanics,' which is probably because it is another crappy Steam Greenlight game made in RPG Maker. It is a 'lightly interactive' game (aka players basically press the arrow keys) and features a whooping one protagonist. Again, this is because this is a horrible excuse for a 'game' made using a horrible excuse for a 'game engine.' Not only that, but the developer of this game has the utter gall to charge for this couple hour 'interactive experience.' Although is (sic) is only $2 US, it is still disgusting people are being charged for this crap." -
"There is also quite a bit of social justice in this game which makes parts feel a little bit like a (sic) 'educational game' or propaganda... don't expect any male characters to have any depth or role in the plot, it's all about the ladies and the male characters are there for window dressing." - A Steam reviewer
The doctors say she's delusional, but you both know that can't be true. The two of you need to explore Delilah, the town where Clara lives. You need to navigate her messy, personal relationships. Most of all, you need to find a cure. And beat the game.
199X is a 2-3 hour narrative adventure, split into seven playable days. It is written by Evan Tognotti, and features a full-length original soundtrack from acoustic weirdo Kearney.
Play 199X. Help you help herself.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"199X advertises itself as a 'game without mechanics,' which is probably because it is another crappy Steam Greenlight game made in RPG Maker. It is a 'lightly interactive' game (aka players basically press the arrow keys) and features a whooping one protagonist. Again, this is because this is a horrible excuse for a 'game' made using a horrible excuse for a 'game engine.' Not only that, but the developer of this game has the utter gall to charge for this couple hour 'interactive experience.' Although is (sic) is only $2 US, it is still disgusting people are being charged for this crap." -
"There is also quite a bit of social justice in this game which makes parts feel a little bit like a (sic) 'educational game' or propaganda... don't expect any male characters to have any depth or role in the plot, it's all about the ladies and the male characters are there for window dressing." - A Steam reviewer
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Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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