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The Wolf Among Us

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98% User Score Based on 22,910 reviews
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The Wolf Among Us is a single player casual action adventure game with fantasy, drama, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Telltale and was released on October 11, 2013. It received positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A five-part series where your every decision can have enormous consequences

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  • The Wolf Among Us features a gripping, dark noir detective story with compelling characters and outstanding voice acting, considered one of Telltale's best storytelling achievements.
  • The game boasts a distinctive comic-book-inspired art style and immersive neo-noir atmosphere, enhanced by a moody synth-heavy soundtrack that perfectly complements the setting.
  • Gameplay focuses on impactful choices and tight narrative-driven investigation, with meaningful branching dialogue that shapes character relationships and story tone.
  • The gameplay is mechanically simple, sometimes repetitive, and may feel minimal or dated compared to more action-oriented titles; some find it bordering on near non-existent.
  • The main plot remains mostly linear despite branching choices, and the inability to skip dialogue or cutscenes can make replaying tedious.
  • The game suffers from occasional bugs, micro-stutters, interface issues, and glitches that can disrupt the experience, with some reported game-breaking problems requiring restarts.
  • story
    14,451 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "The Wolf Among Us" is widely praised as a gripping, dark noir detective narrative that masterfully reimagines classic fairy tale characters in a mature, gritty setting. While major plot points remain largely fixed, players’ choices influence character relationships and story tone, enhancing immersion without drastically altering the overarching storyline. With compelling characters, unexpected twists, rich world-building, and outstanding voice acting, the game is considered one of Telltale's best storytelling achievements and a must-play for fans of narrative-driven adventures.

    • “The story is gripping from start to finish, with choices that feel meaningful even when outcomes aren’t obvious.”
    • “The wolf among us is an absolutely fantastic game; Bigby is an amazing protagonist, gritty, complex, and full of personality, while the supporting characters are equally compelling. The story is gripping, dark, and brilliantly written; Telltale once again didn’t miss the mark with their signature storytelling. Every choice feels meaningful, the dialogue and atmosphere are top-notch, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it.”
    • “The wolf among us is a story-driven game that actually makes your choices feel meaningful. Decisions don’t just change a bit of dialogue—they shape how scenes play out, how characters respond to you, and the overall tone of the story, which kept me invested the whole time.”
    • “The storyline is ridiculous and very very slow to develop.”
    • “Also, inconsistencies in your choices and how the story is not actually really modified by them (when the game promotes itself as one where your choices really affect the story) really pissed me off.”
    • “Also some choices actually affect the outcome of the story, but there is something in the story that is incomplete.”
  • graphics
    2,547 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "The Wolf Among Us" are widely praised for their distinctive comic-book-inspired, cel-shaded art style that perfectly complements the game's dark, neo-noir atmosphere. Despite being released in 2013, the visuals are considered timeless, vibrant, and immersive, effectively enhancing the storytelling and setting. While some minor technical glitches and dated animation are noted, the overall art direction and visual presentation are key strengths that keep the game visually appealing and memorable.

    • “The art style stands out with its comic-book look and neon-noir atmosphere, making every scene visually memorable.”
    • “The stunning artwork and vivid colors are striking to look at.”
    • “The unique art style — comic-book inspired cel shading — still looks stunning today, and perfectly complements the sharp writing and voice performances that bring every scene to life.”
    • “The graphics haven't aged too well, but given that this game is 90% cinematic and mainly revolves around you participating in the dialogue -- the graphics issue isn't so bad.”
    • “The game’s graphics and design isn't that great in my opinion; I would wish for better detailed streets, cars, and clothes, but it's nothing to complain about.”
    • “-textures are a lot more low-res than they should be, even with the artstyle.”
  • gameplay
    2,040 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in The Wolf Among Us is characteristic of Telltale’s narrative-driven, choice-based design, focusing heavily on dialogue choices, investigation, and quick-time events rather than complex mechanics or action. While mechanically simple and sometimes repetitive, these gameplay elements effectively serve the story, creating a tightly woven noir mystery experience where player decisions influence character relationships and narrative flow. Although some may find the gameplay minimal and dated compared to action-oriented titles, it remains engaging for those who prioritize storytelling and atmosphere over traditional game mechanics.

    • “The wolf among us turns simple investigation and dialogue systems into a tightly written noir mystery engine, where timing, choice, and consequence define every interaction more than traditional gameplay mechanics.”
    • “The choice-driven gameplay is immersive and impactful, but the episodic nature might not appeal to everyone, and some may find the gameplay mechanics a bit limited compared to more action-oriented games.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are simple and intuitive, allowing the player to focus on the story and the characters.”
    • “The gameplay is near to non existent but the story is really good.”
    • “The gameplay is very barebones, to the point where you’ll probably sometimes be wondering if this was even worth making into a video game.”
    • “The gameplay is limited, the cutscenes are plentiful.”
  • music
    1,079 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its moody, atmospheric, and synth-heavy noir soundtrack that perfectly complements the dark, gritty, and stylish comic book setting. Composed primarily by Jared Emerson-Johnson, the soundtrack enhances immersion, supports emotional scenes, and sets a captivating tone without overwhelming gameplay or dialogue. While some find the music occasionally repetitive or less memorable outside the game, most agree it is a standout element that significantly elevates the overall experience.

    • “The game features music by Jared Emerson-Johnson, with amazing background music for every intense moment, as well as a fantastic main theme that perfectly reflects its noir atmosphere, capable of creating memories and immediate nostalgia.”
    • “The soundtrack perfectly captures the dark and mysterious atmosphere of the game and sets the mood before you start playing.”
    • “The music and sound design in The Wolf Among Us also excel at setting the tone for its dark, noir-inspired world, with a synth-heavy score that perfectly complements the vibe of Fabletown that the other game elements build up to.”
    • “If I had to note some things I didn't like - probably the soundtrack, it was very cool, but it was too short and it's mostly just the intro to the episodes.”
    • “The music is serviceable but nothing standout.”
    • “The music generally fits the mood, but nothing really stood out to me as being memorable.”
  • atmosphere
    869 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of "The Wolf Among Us" is widely praised for its immersive, dark neo-noir style that perfectly blends gritty detective themes with a comic-book aesthetic. Rich with moody lighting, vivid colors, and a fitting synth-heavy soundtrack, the game creates a captivating and tension-filled world that pulls players into its mysterious fairy tale setting. This atmosphere, combined with strong writing, memorable characters, and excellent voice acting, is considered one of the game's greatest strengths and a key factor in its lasting impact.

    • “The art style stands out with its comic-book look and neon-noir atmosphere, making every scene visually memorable.”
    • “The atmosphere is one of the game’s biggest strengths.”
    • “"The Wolf Among Us" is a rare example of a narrative driven game that fully commits to atmosphere, character, and consequence, weaving them into an experience that feels more like inhabiting a living graphic novel than playing a traditional adventure game.”
    • “The atmosphere was a lot less tense, and overall I was a lot less stressed making decisions in this game than I was in Walking Dead, which to me was fun to play but incredibly stressful.”
    • “The atmosphere in it... unlike other games (except for The Walking Dead), is somewhat pixelated, and a little... oppressive, I guess.”
    • “Bugs/glitches: none so far - the game sometimes has micro-stutters (game freezes for about 1/8 of a second), while not game breaking these can sometimes hurt the atmosphere - but I got used to them by episode 2.”
  • replayability
    379 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is moderate to high due to multiple branching choices, dialogue options, and varying character interactions that lead to different story outcomes and endings. However, many reviewers note that despite these variations, the main plot remains relatively linear with limited divergence, and the inability to skip dialogue or scenes can detract from the desire to replay. Overall, it offers meaningful replay value primarily for players interested in exploring alternate decisions, achievements, and deeper story details, though it may not appeal to those seeking extensive gameplay variety.

    • “The replay value is huge if you’re going for achievements, seeing all the fables, and exploring every outcome.”
    • “The worldbuilding, tone, and character work make it incredibly replayable — not for mechanics, but for the feeling of walking that thin line between monster and protector.”
    • “The game has many choices that will affect the story in different ways, and thus gives you a lot of replay value.”
    • “After finishing it once, I can certainly see some replay value, but given its dated gameplay and lack of scene skipping for parts you've already gone through, I don't see myself slogging through it again.”
    • “Yes, it has low replay value and relies on all the Telltale tricks experienced in their other games.”
    • “Replayability isn't even a factor; if I want to re-experience the game, I'd have to play it all over again, which is a major waste of time (at least an hour per episode) with no incentive, just to sit through parts that don't matter since I already know the outcome.”
  • emotional
    358 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    "The Wolf Among Us" delivers a dark, emotionally charged narrative with strong voice acting and well-developed characters that engage players deeply in its noir-style mystery. While it may not reach the same emotional heights or attachments as Telltale's "The Walking Dead," it still offers impactful moral dilemmas, emotional decision-making, and moments that resonate, creating a gripping and immersive storytelling experience. Some players found the finale less emotionally satisfying, but overall, the game is praised for its ability to evoke a wide range of feelings and connection to its world and characters.

    • “The wolf among us is Telltale at its absolute best: an emotional, gripping mystery that had me hooked from start to finish.”
    • “The voice acting is also excellent, bringing characters to life and adding emotional weight to the story.”
    • “I genuinely enjoyed every moment of the game, from its intense moral dilemmas to its emotionally charged character interactions.”
  • humor
    207 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its dark, gritty, and often sarcastic tone, perfectly blending with the noir and fairy tale themes. Players enjoy the witty, engaging dialogue, memorable characters, and the balance of humor and seriousness that keeps the story compelling and entertaining. Overall, the humor enhances the narrative without undermining the mature, intense atmosphere.

    • “The dialogue was hilarious, super engaging, and had me locked in every episode.”
    • “The voice acting is truly top-notch; some of the best to be found in modern gaming, with the script so well executed that I legitimately laughed out loud at the dark humor multiple times—something I almost never do while playing a game.”
    • “Thanks to the comics, game has an extremely rich lore and backstory, filled with all manner of weird, funny, terrifying and above-all memorable characters you’ll meet thanks to their idiosyncrasies they use and stellar voice acting.”
    • “It's not funny.”
  • character development
    174 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game excels in character development, delivering deep, nuanced, and evolving personalities that enhance its compelling, noir-inspired story. Players appreciate the strong integration of character growth with meaningful choices, immersive dialogue, and a unique comic book art style that brings fairy-tale figures to life. Overall, the character development is praised as exceptional and a key factor in the game's emotional impact and storytelling quality.

    • “The character development is exceptional, with nuanced personalities that add depth to the story.”
    • “Bigby's character development is possibly one of my favorites of all time.”
    • “The wolf among us is an exercise in storytelling and character development which accomplishes the impossible task of making fairy tale characters feel and sound like real people.”
    • “On the one hand, you have the second comic arc that takes inspiration from Orwell's "Animal Farm" and ends with virtually no character development after what is, for all intents and purposes, an analogue to the Russian Revolution.”
    • “I also like the characters, though some of the characters don't get that much character development.”
    • “I suppose that Wolverine fans will find something to like here, but anyone who's looking for decent character development should steer clear.”
  • stability
    145 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits frequent minor to occasional significant glitches, including freezes, blank dialogue options, and graphical bugs, requiring restarts or reloads to continue smoothly. While these technical issues can disrupt immersion and progression, they generally do not break the overall experience, which remains highly praised for its story and art style. Despite its age and engine limitations, the game is regarded as stable enough to enjoy, though some players find the bugs frustrating.

    • “Fantastic story and bug-free experience.”
    • “The game runs perfectly with no glitches or bugs, providing an overall excellent experience.”
    • “The Wolf Among Us runs great, with no issues related to frames or performance.”
    • “The game is riddled with glitches through chapters that require restart of game to fix.”
    • “There’s also a surprising amount of bugs and glitches, some of which are game breaking, and they're obviously never going to be fixed.”
    • “Great game but horribly buggy... it is not saving my progress ... so far 4 hours of my life has been wasted... I don't know what to do!”
  • optimization
    95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game generally runs smoothly with good optimization, especially on lower-end PCs and Steam Deck, delivering stable performance and long battery life. However, occasional stuttering, minor bugs (like blank dialogue choices or skipped cutscenes), and some interface responsiveness issues can briefly disrupt immersion. Despite these minor technical hiccups, the overall performance is solid and does not detract significantly from the engaging story and strong voice acting.

    • “The Wolf Among Us runs great, had no issues with frames or performance in general!”
    • “Performance: ran amazing with extremely long battery life.”
    • “Performance wise this game runs like a clock, really good optimized even for my laptop.”
    • “Recently played dispatch and wanted to experience something similar, the story was mind blowing, twist after twist especially at the end, overall amazing but a bit glitchy. My controller refused to work in this game even though it works fine in every other game. No performance issues, but sometimes the game would randomly skip parts of cutscenes, leaving me dumbfounded.”
    • “Poor interface design - lots of completely unnecessary key smashing that doesn't really fit a story-telling game, poor mouse responsiveness (in a game that really shouldn't have performance issues), and auto-choices if you don't pick an option fast enough.”
    • “I've encountered lots of cut in the audio, when characters suddenly stopped saying what they had to say (surprisingly often). FPS stuttering has happened to me in all Telltale games, not sure if it is a problem on my end, or simply the game is poorly optimized (the latter seems more likely).”
  • grinding
    81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is generally seen as minimal or non-existent, with most players appreciating the lack of tedious farming or repetitive tasks. However, some find replaying chapters to unlock achievements or explore story branches somewhat tedious due to unskippable dialogue and limited gameplay variety. Overall, grinding does not significantly detract from the engaging narrative-driven experience.

    • “No missables, no grinding, just an engaging ride from start to finish.”
    • “Has really surprised me, I honestly wasn't expecting this game to be this good, good story, good collectibles mechanics that are not grindy at all (Book of Fables), and overall great and mature story. Would 100% recommend.”
    • “There is no grinding or traveling like most games that only wastes your time and kills the flow completely.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Strongly recommend for anyone who wants a good ~8 hour story; getting 100% is pretty tedious though.”
    • “Therefore, you must replay certain chapters, which can be a tad bit tedious, although they do provide new cut scenes and dialogues.”
  • monetization
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users generally appreciate that the game avoids microtransactions, valuing its focus on meaningful player choices without additional in-game purchases. However, some note inconsistency in advertising regarding choice impact across the series. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as consumer-friendly and contributes positively to the immersive experience.

    • “No microtransactions, thank you!”
    • “Microtransactions - in-game purchases.”
    • “Microtransactions / DLC policy”
    • “It's not as bad in The Wolf Among Us as in The Walking Dead, however, it's still a problem in The Wolf Among Us, considering their whole advertising for their games is 'this game series adapts to the choices you make.'”
    • “=== Microtransactions / DLC policy ===”
    • “☑️ No microtransactions, thank you!”
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The Wolf Among Us is a casual action adventure game with fantasy, drama, mystery and thriller themes.

The Wolf Among Us is available on PlayStation 4, iPhone, Windows, Xbox Series X|S and others.

The main story can be completed in around 9 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 11 hours to finish. On average players spend around 10 hours playing The Wolf Among Us.

The Wolf Among Us was released on October 11, 2013.

The Wolf Among Us was developed by Telltale.

The Wolf Among Us has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked The Wolf Among Us for its story but disliked it for its stability.

The Wolf Among Us is a single player game.

Similar games include The Walking Dead, Batman: The Enemy Within, Tales from the Borderlands, Life is Strange, The Walking Dead: Season Two and others.