Overview

Set in the 1990s, Shanwen drops you into Lingshan Town, a small mining community where the cold wind never seems to stop and the local coal mine is running dry. The town's residents, mostly descendants of miners, hold deep faith in the Mountain God Stele.

But recently, that sacred stone has begun to crack, oozing a brown liquid, and a strange illness is spreading through the town. When Lin Tianqing learns his father has fallen ill, he rushes back home—and steps into a mystery that feels both personal and unsettling.

Developed and published by FirstMove Studio, this single-player adventure blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and detective work. It's a narrative-driven experience with multiple endings, so your choices and observations matter.

The game supports English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, and Japanese, with full audio in Chinese and Japanese.

Highlights

  • A 1990s setting with a supernatural twist: The decaying mining town, the mysterious stele, and the unexplained illness create a tense, atmospheric backdrop.
  • Multiple endings: Your decisions and how you piece together clues can lead to different outcomes, encouraging replayability.
  • Accessible features: Steam Achievements, Cloud saves, and captions are included, making it easy to pick up and track your progress.

Who It's For

If you enjoy slow-burn mysteries, interactive fiction, or games that let you uncover secrets at your own pace, Shanwen should be on your radar. It's a good fit for players who like detective stories with a touch of the supernatural, and who appreciate a strong sense of place.

The multiple-ending structure also appeals to those who like to compare different playthroughs.

Game Info

  • Genre: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
  • Developer/Publisher: FirstMove Studio
  • Release Date: October 14, 2026
  • Platform: PC (Steam)
  • Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Captions, Steam Cloud
  • Languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Japanese (full audio in Chinese and Japanese)

Shanwen is available now on Steam. Check the store page for the latest pricing and user reviews.