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Life is Strange: Before the Storm

Tracked across 2 official stores · region US
Life is Strange: Before the Storm
Steam Deck Playable Windows macOS Linux ESRB · Mature 17+
Very Positive · 93% of 37,787
DeveloperDeck Nine
GenreAction
ControllerFull
Price verdict · US updated 5 days ago
Why this verdict
Player reviews 93% positive of 37,787
Quality score 93/100

Time to beat. Main story: 11.6 h. Rushed: 6 h. Completionist: 12 h. Price per hour: $1.47

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Steam
checked 5 days ago Lowest price
Steam, official store, $16.99
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GOG
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Store low $3.39 · Lowest across stores $3.39
GOG, official store, $16.99
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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game. This time play as Chloe Price, a rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber in a dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.



Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part; standalone adventure set three years before the first game in the BAFTA award-winning franchise.

You play as sixteen-year old Chloe Price who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber, a beautiful and popular girl destined for success.

When Rachel learns a secret about her family that threatens to destroy her world, it is her newfound friendship with Chloe that gives her the strength to carry on.

No longer alone the girls must confront each other's demons and together, find a way to overcome them.

KEY FEATURES:
  • Choice and consequence driven narrative adventure
  • Multiple endings depending on the choices you make
  • ‘Backtalk’ - A risk/reward conversation mode that allows Chloe to use her barbed tongue to provoke or get her way
  • Make your mark on the world with witty tags and drawings
  • Choose Chloe’s outfit and see how people react to your look
  • Distinct Licensed indie soundtrack & original score by Daughter

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8 viewers GrumpusGoblin 💚Life is Strange DLC: Before the Storm Ep 2 - The Temptress | @skeeter_milk @nicopecaut 🐀 Watch on Twitch 1 viewer Nyalienz (18+) Chloe deserves better... |!lurk !discord !playlist Watch on Twitch 1 viewer dythbane23 Life can be strange Watch on Twitch

Life is Strange: Before the Storm price history and current deals

Life is Strange: Before the Storm for PC currently sells from $16.99 at authorized stores.

Compare Life is Strange: Before the Storm editions

Life is Strange: Before the Storm comes in 2 editions: Life is Strange: Before the Storm, Life is Strange: Before the Storm. The edition list shows what each one includes.

Life is Strange: Before the Storm reviews, playtime, and age rating

37,787 people have reviewed Life is Strange: Before the Storm. 93% are positive. Steam calls that Very Positive. The main story runs about 11.6 h, and everything in it about 12 h. Players timed that, not me. ESRB rates it Mature 17+, flagged for Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol, Blood.

Life is Strange: Before the Storm on GeForce NOW

Life is Strange: Before the Storm streams on GeForce NOW.

Frequently asked questions

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How do the Life is Strange: Before the Storm editions compare?
Life is Strange: Before the Storm offers Life is Strange: Before the Storm, Life is Strange: Before the Storm. The standard edition contains the base game. Larger editions can include expansions.
Which stores list Life is Strange: Before the Storm?
Life is Strange: Before the Storm is tracked at Steam, GOG. This section lists authorized stores and links to their store pages.
Where can I buy Life is Strange: Before the Storm cheap?
From $16.99 at Steam right now.
Is Life is Strange: Before the Storm worth playing?
37,787 people have reviewed Life is Strange: Before the Storm. 93% are positive. Steam calls that Very Positive.
How long does Life is Strange: Before the Storm take to beat?
Players put the main story around 11.6 h, and a full completion around 12 h. Their times, not my guesses.
What age rating does Life is Strange: Before the Storm have?
Life is Strange: Before the Storm is rated Russia 16+, Taiwan Restricted 18+, Brazil 18+, ESRB Mature 17+, South Korea 18+, New Zealand Restricted 13+, Australia Mature 15+, PEGI 16+, USK 12+ across boards. The ESRB rating flags Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol, Blood.

GeForce NOW

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Can I play Life is Strange: Before the Storm on GeForce NOW?
Yes. Life is Strange: Before the Storm is on Nvidia's public GeForce NOW list as playable, so you can stream it from Nvidia's servers with a copy you already own on Steam.
Scores
Steam reviews Very Positive · 93%
93% positive of 37,787
Media (18)
Tech
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSSupported
ControllerFull
GeForce NOW
Cloud play Playable

per Nvidia's public list

Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 or above (64-bit Operating System Required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1GHz) or AMD Phenom X4 945 (3.0GHz)
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 250 or NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 14 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Please note that 32-bit operating systems will not be supported.
Recommended
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 (3.7GHz) or AMD Athlon X4 845 (3.5GHz)
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 460 or NVIDIA Geforce 1050
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 14 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Please note that 32-bit operating systems will not be supported.
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS: macOS 10.13.5
  • Processor: 2.0Ghz Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1GB Nvidia 650M, 2GB AMD Radeon R9 M290, Intel Iris 5100 or better (see notes for more details).
  • Storage: 28 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar.
    • * All Mac Minis since Late 2014
    • * All 13” MacBook Pros released since 2013
    • * All 15" MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012 with a 1GB graphics card or better (1)
    • * All 21.5” iMacs released since Late 2013
    • * All 27” iMacs released since Late 2013 (2)
    • * All 27" iMac Pro's
    • * All Mac Pros released since Late 2013
    • 1. Mid 2015 models with an AMD Radeon R9 M370X are not supported.
    • 2. Late 2012 models with Nvidia 675 or Nvidia 680 graphics are also supported.
    ——— The following Macs are capable of running the game but do not consistently meet the standards required for official support.
    • * All Mac Mini's since Late 2012
    • * All Macbooks released since Early 2015
    • * All Macbook Airs released since Mid 2012
    • * All 13" Macbook Pros released since Mid 2012
    • * All 21.5” iMacs released since Early 2013
    ——— Please note for your computer to meet the minimum requirements it must match or better all elements of the listed system requirements. For more detailed specifications check the Feral website.
Recommended
Recommended:
    Minimum
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 18.04 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i3-4130T @ 2.90GHz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 2GB Nvidia GTX 680, 2GB AMD R9 27
    • Storage: 28 GB available space
    • Additional Notes:
      • * AMD GPUs require Mesa driver 18.1.6, Nvidia cards require driver 396.54 or better.
      • * Intel GPUs are not supported at time of release.
    Recommended
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 18.04 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-6500 @ 3.2GHz
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 4GB Nvidia GTX 970, 4GB AMD RX 470
    • Storage: 28 GB available space
    • Additional Notes:
      • * AMD GPUs require Mesa driver 18.1.6, Nvidia cards require driver 396.54 or better.
      • * Intel GPUs are not supported at time of release.
    Achievements (34)
    I See U Saw
    I See U Saw 74.7%

    Complete the optional graffiti #2 in Episode 1: Awake

    Awake, Dear Heart
    Awake, Dear Heart 71.5%

    Complete Episode 1: Awake

    Recreational Vandalism
    Recreational Vandalism 69.2%

    Complete the optional graffiti #1 in Episode 1: Awake

    Feels on Wheels
    Feels on Wheels 61.3%

    Complete the optional graffiti #3 in Episode 2: Brave New World

    O, Wonder!
    O, Wonder! 61.2%

    Complete Episode 2: Brave New World

    Wishlist
    Wishlist 56.1%

    Complete the optional graffiti #5 in Episode 2: Brave New World

    Before the Storm
    Before the Storm 55.5%

    Complete Episode 1, Episode 2 and Episode 3 of Life is Strange: Before the Storm

    All the Devils are Here
    All the Devils are Here 55.5%

    Complete Episode 3: Hell Is Empty

    Facts
    DeveloperDeck Nine
    PublisherSquare Enix
    GenresAction · Adventure
    TagsStory Rich · Choices Matter · Great Soundtrack · Female Protagonist · Atmospheric · Singleplayer · Episodic · Adventure · Choose Your Own Adventure · Multiple Endings · Third Person · Mystery · Action · Indie · LGBTQ+ · Walking Simulator · Point & Click · Psychological Horror · Memes · Time Travel
    ModesSingle-player
    Steam features
    Trading CardsCloudFamily Sharing
    Accessibility
    Custom Volume ControlsStereo Sound
    Links
    Steam pageGOG page Support
    Ratings
    Russia16+
    TaiwanRestricted 18+

    Sex, Violence, Tobacco & Alcohol, Drugs

    Brazil18+

    Drogas ilícitas, Linguagem imprópria, Conteúdo sexual

    ESRBMature 17+

    Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol, Blood

    South Korea18+

    Language, Drug, Crime

    New ZealandRestricted 13+

    Violence, Drug use, Offensive language

    AustraliaMature 15+

    Strong drug use and drug references, Online interactivity

    PEGI16+

    Drugs, Bad Language, Violence

    USK12+
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