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The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One • 2023

Should you play it?

The Bookwalker is a narrative adventure in which you play as Etienne Quist, a writer-turned-thief with the ability to dive into books. Use your powers to journey between reality and book worlds, and steal legendary items like Thor's Hammer and Excalibur to restore your ability to write.

What works

  • Unique and creative concept
  • Engaging narrative and worldbuilding
  • Beautiful art style and atmospheric music
  • Relaxing and chill gameplay experience
  • Accessible puzzles and forgiving combat

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear story with illusion of choice
  • Minimal challenge or strategic depth
  • Short game length
  • Combat is simplistic and inconsequential
  • Limited replayability and character development

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Sovereign Syndicate

  • Inked: A Tale of Love

  • The Last Campfire

  • The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav

  • Threefold Recital

  • Mercury Abbey

Less intimate

Games that feels like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales but with less focus on close relationships

  • Heaven Dust

  • Little Big Adventure 2

  • The Warlock of Firetop Mountain

  • Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken

  • The Mirror Lied

  • Gemini Rue

More survival-focused

Games that feels like The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales but with a stronger survival pressure

  • Heaven Dust 2

  • UnderRail

  • Crow Country

  • Transistor

  • Yomawari: Lost in the Dark

  • Tales of the Black Forest

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The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship.

Last update: 03/08/2026