# The Wilting Amaranth

> 2018 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122264402](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122264402)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/the-wilting-amaranth

## Summary  
*The Wilting Amaranth* is a single-player video game released on June 4, 2018. It is available on Steam for Windows, macOS, and Linux and supports English and Simplified Chinese.

## Key Facts  
- Released on June 4, 2018  
- Available on Steam (App ID: 867700) with cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux  
- Supports two languages: English and Simplified Chinese  
- Distributed exclusively via digital download  
- Classified as a single-player video game  

## FAQs  
### Q: What platforms is *The Wilting Amaranth* available on?  
A: The game runs on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is distributed through Steam.

### Q: Is *The Wilting Amaranth* a multiplayer or single-player game?  
A: It is a single-player video game with no multiplayer modes.

### Q: When was *The Wilting Amaranth* released?  
A: The game was published on June 4, 2018.

## Why It Matters  
*The Wilting Amaranth* represents a niche but accessible indie game experience, notable for its cross-platform availability on all major PC operating systems—Windows, macOS, and Linux—at launch. Its presence on platforms like Steam and inclusion in databases such as Lutris and GamingOnLinux underscores its compatibility with open-source ecosystems. While not widely known, it contributes to the diversity of independently developed games available in digital marketplaces and reflects trends in globalized game development with support for both English and Simplified Chinese audiences.

## Notable For  
- Cross-platform native support for Windows, macOS, and Linux at release  
- Early adoption of Simplified Chinese localization among indie titles  
- Indexed across numerous gaming databases including MobyGames, RAWG, and HowLongToBeat  
- Presence in both mainstream (Steam) and open-source gaming ecosystems (Lutris, GamingOnLinux)

## Body  
### Release Information  
*The Wilting Amaranth* was officially released on June 4, 2018. It is distributed digitally via Steam under application ID 867700.

### Platforms and Compatibility  
The game supports the following operating systems:
- **Microsoft Windows** – supported since inception
- **macOS** – supported since inception
- **Linux** – supported since inception

Its compatibility with Linux marks it as part of a subset of games listed in specialized databases like Lutris (game ID: `the-wilting-amaranth`) and GamingOnLinux (database ID: 12175).

### Language Support  
At launch, the game offered interface and text support in:
- English
- Simplified Chinese

This dual-language approach indicates an intentional outreach to both Western and East Asian markets.

### Distribution and Metadata  
- Distributed exclusively through **Steam**, indicating reliance on digital distribution models typical of independent developers.
- Listed in several third-party game databases:
  - RAWG (ID: `the-wilting-amaranth`)
  - MobyGames (ID: 120178)
  - HowLongToBeat (ID: 69620)
  - Giant Bomb (Former scheme ID: 3030-70354)
  - GOG Dreamlist (ID: `the-wilting-amaranth`)
  - VGList (Video Game ID: 55733)
  - GamerProfiles (Game ID: VvxB9)

These listings suggest active indexing and categorization within the broader gaming community ecosystem.

### Technical Identifiers  
Various identifiers track the game across platforms and databases:
- **PCGamingWiki ID**: `The_Wilting_Amaranth` (with qualifier P9675: 95499)
- **SteamGridDB ID**: 28448
- **Internet Game Database ID**: `the-wilting-amaranth` (with qualifier P9043: 102416)
- **TuxDB ID**: 5496
- **ISThereAnyDeal ID**: `the-wilting-amaranth`

These IDs facilitate integration into tools used by gamers and developers alike for cataloging and managing game libraries.

## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. Q124398839
4. GOG Dreamlist