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Insects Awaken is a puzzle visual novel set in the 1940s. It follows the story of Chen Shan, a young man entangled in espionage while defending his family and homeland. He embarks on a journey between the isolated cities of Chongqing and Shanghai, braving the chaos of war with his passion and youth.

2025IndieAdventureRPGCasual7.19 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOSby HelloMeow
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Frequently asked about Insects Awaken

Does Insects Awaken run on Steam Deck?
Insects Awaken is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Insects Awaken cost?
Insects Awaken is listed on Steam at 7.19 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Insects Awaken?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Insects Awaken are Herald: The Interactive Period Drama – Complete Edition, Road to Empress I, Insects Awaken Prologue.
Who developed Insects Awaken?
Insects Awaken was developed by HelloMeow.

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