The 39 Steps
Released Apr 2013
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.
75% positive · 1,612 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
The 39 Steps is a self-contained interactive novel adaptation of John Buchan's 1915 book, released on April 25, 2013. The store description presents it as a complete product with a defined playtime of 5–8 hours, a fixed set of collectibles and awards, and no mention of additional content, expansions, or ongoing updates. The only developer communication after launch was a minor May 13, 2013 patch that added a Linux version and a small UI improvement. There have been no further developer posts of any kind in over a decade. The game launched as a finished product and has received no post-launch content updates.
Evidence
Store description presents a fully defined, self-contained interactive novel with fixed features, collectibles, and a stated playtime — no mention of DLC, expansions, or future content.
Linux version released and minor UI fix applied to PC and Mac builds. This is the only post-launch developer communication on record.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
The Secret Experiment
Achievements
20
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Prepare to experience the original man-on-the-run thriller in a completely new way. This is a digital adaptation of John Buchan's incredible book (inspiration to Ian Fleming's James Bond!). Be transported back to 1914 London, where Richard Hannay finds himself framed for a murder he didn't commit. Now he must escape the Capital and stay alive long enough to solve the riddle of The Thirty-Nine Steps.
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.
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.
Key Features:
- A new form of entertainment, merging the worlds of literature, gaming and film into one visually stunning storyline.
- Faithfully constructed using the original - and best-selling - John Buchan text, first published in 1915.
- Hundreds of hand-painted digital environments, and authentic materials from 1910s Britain.
- 8 different storytelling mechanics, 25 collectible items and 16 awards to be unlocked.
- An original soundtrack by Si Begg and theatrical voice performances, including Ian Hanmore, Greg Hemphill and Benny Young
- Created in Unity4, with a playtime of 5-8 hours.
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Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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