Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs

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App ID	639490
App Type	Game
Developer	07th Expansion
Publisher	MangaGamer
Franchise	When They Cry
Supported Systems	Windows macOS Linux
Technologies	NScripter Engine
Last Changenumber	29692365
Last Record Update	22 June 2025 – 18:38:47 UTC ()
Release Date	17 November 2017 – 23:58:00 UTC ()

😍 90.36%

1k reviews

In-Game

This is the 2nd half of the Umineko When They Cry sound novel series, featuring episodes 5 through 8. This steam version features multi-language options, swap-able renewed character sprites, as well as the original BGMs and un-cut content.

Additional Information

Developer

07th Expansion

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Umineko When They Cry Chiru

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Yes

ReleaseState

released

Publisher

MangaGamer

Store Release Date

17 November 2017 – 23:58:31 UTC ()

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Yes

Primary Genre

Adventure (25)

Store Genres

Adventure (25)

Steam Release Date

17 November 2017 – 23:58:00 UTC ()

Store Asset Modification Time

19 September 2019 – 20:46:39 UTC () (1568925999)

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うみねこのなく頃に散

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Detected Technologies (?)

NScripter Engine, Ogg SDK, Vorbis SDK

Steam Deck Compatibility

Steam Deck:
Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
SteamOS:
This game runs successfully on SteamOS
Note: Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
category: Playable
steamos_compatibility: Compatible
test_timestamp: 10 March 2023 – 00:00:00 UTC
tested_build_id: 2540603

configuration:

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requires_manual_keyboard_invoke	0
requires_non_controller_launcher_nav	0
primary_player_is_controller_slot_0	0
non_deck_display_glyphs	1
small_text	0
requires_internet_for_setup	0
requires_internet_for_singleplayer	0
recommended_runtime	native
requires_h264	0
requires_voice_files	0
gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported	0
hdr_support	0

Content Descriptors

General Mature Content (5)

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First seen on SteamDB

16 May 2017 – 03:50:56 UTC (), in changelist #2984238

Content Descriptors (Including DLC)

General Mature Content (5)

Supported Languages

2 Languages	Interface	Full Audio	Subtitles	Achievements
English	Yes		Yes	Yes
Japanese	Yes		Yes	Yes

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timestamp	19 September 2019 – 20:47:09 UTC

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Depots

ID	Configuration	Size	DL.
639491	Umineko When They Cry Chiru Content	4.00 GiB	3.67 GiB
639492	Linux 64-bitUmineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs Depot Linux	3.92 MiB	1.32 MiB

Total size on disk is 4.00 GiB and total download size is 3.67 GiB.

Total size on disk is 4.00 GiB and total download size is 3.67 GiB, when filtered to Windows, English, no DLC depots.

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Name	Description	Build ID	Time Updated
public		2540603	20 February 2018 – 09:44:07 UTC

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Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs

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