Bookshelf

About

Bookshelf is a single player action game. It was developed by Colton Lathrop and was released on February 19, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

Bookshelf provides a simple way to store and read eBooks. Integrated with Steam, your friends will see which book you're reading and your progress through reading it. From text-books to graphic novels, we intend provide various reader preferences for your optimal reading. - Track weekly reading time via your Steam Profile - Show your friends which books you're reading - Track progress in…

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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54%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

story2 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The idea of a digital book reader on Steam is appreciated, and it works well for its intended purpose.
Users are looking forward to future updates that could enhance the reading experience.
The built-in text-to-speech feature is a notable addition that some users find useful.

The app suffers from significant usability issues, including text clipping and lack of customization options like text size and background color.
Many users report that the app is buggy, often leading to a blank screen upon opening, making it unusable.
Compared to free alternatives, this app is seen as inferior, with users recommending other eBook readers instead.

stability
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The game is widely criticized for its lack of stability, with multiple users reporting that it feels buggy and unfinished.
- “It's buggy and unfinished.”
- “It's buggy and unfinished.”
story
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The reviews indicate that the story experience varies significantly between formats, with the PDF version being satisfactory while the EPUB format is noted to offer a distinctly different and potentially better narrative experience.