# Devil Whiskey

> 2003 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q110722340](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110722340)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/devil-whiskey

## Summary  
Devil Whiskey is a 2003 indie role‑playing video game developed in the United States. It is a single‑player title that runs on both Microsoft Windows and Linux, and was released on 1 December 2003 for digital distribution and optical disc.

## Key Facts  
- **Release date:** 1 December 2003.  
- **Genre:** Role‑playing video game (RPG).  
- **Platform support:** Microsoft Windows and Linux.  
- **Game mode:** Single‑player only.  
- **Distribution formats:** Digital distribution and optical disc.  
- **Input devices:** Computer keyboard and mouse.  
- **Language:** English.  
- **Country of origin:** United States.  
- **Classification:** Indie game (has characteristic “indie game”).  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of game is Devil Whiskey?  
A: Devil Whiskey is an indie role‑playing video game (RPG) released in 2003.  

### Q: Which operating systems can run Devil Whiskey?  
A: The game is compatible with both Microsoft Windows and Linux.  

### Q: Is Devil Whiskey a multiplayer title?  
A: No, Devil Whiskey is designed as a single‑player experience.  

### Q: How was Devil Whiskey distributed?  
A: It was available through digital distribution and also on optical disc.  

### Q: What input methods does Devil Whiskey use?  
A: Players control the game with a computer keyboard and mouse.  

## Why It Matters  
Devil Whiskey represents an early example of a cross‑platform indie RPG that reached both Windows and Linux audiences at a time when Linux gaming was still niche. By offering both digital and physical distribution, it helped demonstrate viable channels for independent developers to reach players without relying on major publishers. Its English‑language, single‑player design catered to the growing community of RPG enthusiasts seeking narrative‑driven experiences outside mainstream titles. The game’s existence underscores the diversification of the early‑2000s video‑game market, illustrating how small studios could leverage open‑source operating systems and emerging digital storefronts to broaden their reach. For historians of gaming, Devil Whiskey provides insight into the indie movement’s early adoption of multi‑OS support and alternative distribution models, influencing later indie projects that prioritize accessibility across platforms.

## Notable For  
- One of the earlier indie RPGs released for both Windows and Linux.  
- Simultaneous availability via digital distribution and optical disc in 2003.  
- Utilizes standard PC input (keyboard and mouse) without requiring specialized hardware.  
- Classified explicitly as an indie game, highlighting its independent development origins.  
- Maintains an English‑language interface while being produced in the United States.

## Body  

### Overview  
- Title: **Devil Whiskey**  
- Description: 2003 video game classified as a role‑playing, single‑player indie title.  
- Language of work: English.  

### Development and Release  
- Publication date: **1 December 2003**.  
- Country of origin: **United States**.  
- Indie status confirmed by the “has_characteristic” property.  

### Platforms and Technical Requirements  
- **Operating systems:** Microsoft Windows (family inception 20 Nov 1985) and Linux (family inception 17 Sep 1991).  
- **Input devices:** Computer keyboard and computer mouse.  

### Gameplay and Modes  
- **Game mode:** Single‑player video game; no multiplayer component.  
- **Genre:** Role‑playing video game, emphasizing narrative and character progression.  

### Distribution Formats  
- Available through **digital distribution** and **optical disc**.  
- Official website (archived): `http://www.devilwhiskey.com` (archived 26 Jan 2021).  

### Identification and Cataloguing  
- Wikidata ID: **DevilWhiskey**.  
- Various database identifiers:  
  - StopGame ID: `devil_whiskey`  
  - UVL Game IDs: `172770` (Windows) and `162625` (Linux)  
  - IGF Entrant ID: `devil-whiskey`  
  - Lutris Game ID: `devil-whiskey`  
  - PCGamingWiki ID: `Devil_Whiskey` (internal ID 186097)  
  - GameSpot ID: `devil-whiskey`  
  - GOG Dreamlist ID: `devil-whiskey-2012`  
  - HowLongToBeat ID: `2503`  
  - MobyGames ID: `16052` (former scheme: `devil-whiskey`)  
  - GamesMeter ID: `11635`  
  - IGROMANIA ID: `2186`  
  - VGList ID: `41956`  
  - OGDB Title ID: `29720`  
  - VideoGameGeek ID: `120834`  
  - Databáze her ID: `5247`  
  - Game Classification ID: `24381`  
  - Giant Bomb (former scheme) ID: `3030-13126`  
  - Internet Game Database ID: `devil-whiskey` (internal ID 25267)  

### Legacy  
While specific reception data is not provided, Devil Whiskey’s cross‑platform release and dual distribution strategy illustrate early indie developers’ efforts to maximize accessibility and market reach. Its presence in multiple game databases underscores continued interest and archival relevance within the gaming community.

## References

1. GameSpot
2. Q124398839
3. GamesMeter.nl
4. GOG Dreamlist