TR-49
inkle Ltd · 2026-01-21
Modes: Single player
Releases: Jan 21, 2026 (PC (Microsoft Windows)), Jan 21, 2026 (Mac), Apr 07, 2026 (Nintendo Switch)
A World War II computer. An archive of lost books. A world-changing secret. Narrative deduction meets audio drama, from the creators of Overboard!, Heaven's Vault and A Highland Song.
TR-49 is a 2026 puzzle video game developed by Inkle for iOS, macOS, Windows, and Nintendo Switch. The player explores the database of a mysterious computer-like machine in an effort to find and delete a particular document to save the world. It is a detective game which has been described as using a Wikipedia rabbit hole as a gameplay mechanic. The game was met with generally favorable reception upon release. In particular, the game's complex themes and meta-narrative concept drew commentary by reviewers.
Health check
- · 105 reviews in the last 8 weeks (~13/week).
- · Review velocity up 40% vs the prior 8 weeks.
- · Current weekly pace is under 5% of the all-time peak week (353 reviews).
- · Top 25% of 12,879 Adventure games in the census by review count.
Review-multiple estimate from 1,238 total reviews — how this is computed.
All-time low: $5.59 at Steam (2026-06-25) · bundled 1×via IsThereAnyDeal
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Console footprint
| Platform | Players tracked | Completion | Trophies/achievements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam (Steam) | 986 | 39% | 21 |
| Switch (Nintendo) | 4 | 0% | 0 |
Players tracked by Exophase (achievement/trophy trackers) — a sample of the player base, not total sales.
Census log
- 2026-01-21First review activity on record (week of 2026-01-21).
- 2026-01-21Biggest review week on record: 353 reviews (week of 2026-01-21).
Computed from census-recorded observations only — dates are observation dates.
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