Dear Esther

“One of the most engaging game worlds in recent memory” Gamasutra

“A bold, invigorating take on interactive storytelling” gamesTM

"A wildly original piece of storytelling" PC Zone

"Dear Esther rejects pretty much every notion of what videogames should do, and instead presents a profound look at what they /could/ be doing." Rock, Paper, Shotgun

A deserted island... a lost man... memories of a fatal crash... a book written by a dying explorer.

The critically acclaimed Source mod by thechineseroom is being rebuilt by Robert Briscoe for a late 2010 release. Originally launched as a mod in 2008 and updated in 2009, Dear Esther has built a cult following amongst players and is recognised as a landmark work in experimental gaming.

It has been exhibited internationally, including E3 (Los Angeles, US) and the prestigious Ars Electronic exhibition (Linz, Aus). In 2009 it won Best World/Story at IndieCade.

You can download the 2009 mod release here

Follow the progress of the 2010 remake here

Dear Esther