Pentiment
By Obsidian Entertainment
Investigate deaths and live with imperfect conclusions in an illustrated historical community.
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Inside the game
THE QUICK INTRODUCTION
What’s it all about?
Pentiment places an artist inside the disputes of a Bavarian town and its nearby abbey. You investigate by speaking to people, examining details and deciding how to use limited time. The illustrated presentation is more than decoration: books, lettering and social position are part of how this world communicates.
The most interesting pressure comes from having to act before every uncertainty is resolved. A background choice or conversation can reveal one perspective while leaving another out, and the community continues to carry the consequences. It suits readers willing to weigh conflicting accounts. Do not approach it expecting a detective game that always supplies a tidy, fully provable answer before a decision.
Release and platform details
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment. Publisher: Xbox Game Studios. Steam edition release date: Nov 14, 2022. Desktop systems listed on Steam: Windows.
Official sources
Store information checked on 15 October 2026. Availability, device requirements and optional purchases can vary by region and platform.
Artwork and image credits
Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment / Xbox Game Studios. The official cover and gallery images come from the developer/publisher’s Steam listing. Gallery images represent the PC store edition and may include promotional panels. Mobile editions may look different. Images belong to their respective owners.
Your kind of game if…
You like historical fiction, substantial dialogue and decisions made with incomplete evidence.
GET OFF TO A GOOD START
How to play
- Read conversations for relationships as well as immediate clues.
- Choose your background with the kinds of knowledge you find interesting.
- Decide which lead deserves the time available.
- Consider who benefits from an accusation before committing to it.