# This World Unknown

> 2016 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q112147437](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q112147437)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/this-world-unknown

## Summary
This World Unknown is a 2016 visual novel video game developed and published by ebi-hime. It runs on Linux, Microsoft Windows, and macOS, using the Ren'Py visual novel engine. The game is a single-player indie title distributed digitally via platforms like Steam.

## Key Facts
- **Genre**: Visual novel ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17013880))  
- **Release Date**: September 2, 2016 ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/521540))  
- **Platforms**: Linux, Microsoft Windows, macOS ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/521540))  
- **Developer/Publisher**: ebi-hime ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/521540))  
- **Game Engine**: Ren'Py ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2983178))  
- **Distribution**: Digital (Steam, [SteamGridDB ID 13859](https://www.steamgriddb.com/game/13859))  
- **Steam App ID**: 521540 ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/521540))  
- **Language**: English ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/521540))  

## FAQs
### Q: What platforms support This World Unknown?  
A: The game is available on Linux, Microsoft Windows, and macOS, as confirmed by its Steam listing.  

### Q: Who developed This World Unknown?  
A: It was developed and published by ebi-hime, an indie developer known for visual novels.  

### Q: Is This World Unknown multiplayer?  
A: No, it is a single-player game, as stated on its Steam page.  

## Why It Matters  
This World Unknown is a notable indie visual novel that contributes to the growing library of narrative-driven games accessible across multiple operating systems. Its use of Ren'Py, a popular engine for visual novels, highlights the accessibility of game development tools for indie creators. The game's availability on Steam and other platforms ensures broad distribution, making it a representative example of how small-scale developers can reach global audiences. Its inclusion in databases like PCGamingWiki and SteamGridDB underscores its recognition within gaming communities.  

## Notable For  
- **Cross-Platform Availability**: Runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS, broadening accessibility.  
- **Indie Development**: Created and published independently by ebi-hime.  
- **Ren'Py Engine**: Utilizes a widely used visual novel engine, emphasizing narrative focus.  
- **Digital Distribution**: Available on Steam and other platforms, ensuring wide reach.  

## Body  
### Technical Specifications  
- **Engine**: Ren'Py ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2983178))  
- **Game Modes**: Single-player ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/521540))  
- **Distribution**: Digital (Steam, [SteamGridDB](https://www.steamgriddb.com/game/13859))  

### Platform Support  
- **Linux**: Supported ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/521540))  
- **Windows**: Supported ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/521540))  
- **macOS**: Supported ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/521540))  

### Metadata Identifiers  
- **Steam App ID**: 521540 ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/521540))  
- **PCGamingWiki ID**: [This_World_Unknown](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/This_World_Unknown)  
- **RAWG ID**: [this-world-unknown](https://rawg.io/games/this-world-unknown)

## References

1. Steam
2. PCGamingWiki
3. Mod DB
4. GameSpot
5. Q124398839
6. GOG Dreamlist