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Michele Buonanno, Veronica Wu, Fabio Porfidia · Published by 2P Games
Very Positive — 84% positive (111 reviews) · 14 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
It all began when you opened that letter. Penned by your late master, it details how you are now heir to his mysterious legacy. You set off for the island on which he'd spent his final years... and so a truly unsettling journey begins, a journey into the deepest secrets of magic and the occult.
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Adventure, Indie · 2024 · More £5 - £15 games
Embark on an unsettling adventure as you explore the island where your late master spent his final years. Unravel mysteries of magic and the occult in this 2024 indie game from developer Michele Buonanno.
About this game
49 Keys is a narrative-focused game that will test your wits and nerves. Peruse the pages of a Lovecraftian tale, interact with maps and solve the puzzles encountered along the way. Trace your master's footsteps to uncover the deepest secrets of the arcane, on a quest brimming with horror and magic.
Embark on a Disturbing Journey
Alas, I knew not of the extraordinary, bizarre, and gut-churning sights that awaited within those walls.
The year is 1520. You receive a letter from your old mentor, the first step on an unnerving journey like none before. One that shall expose you to the forbidden arcane and all its mystery in which you shall concoct mixtures both wondrous and strange, and summon forth beings of other-worldly power. You must steel yourself, for terrors buried deep within shall soon awaken within you, Dantean horrors that bleed into reality. Endure these trials and, in time, the truth shall draw near. Yet will you be brave enough to pay its price?
An Immersive Literary Feat
Its lauded writing aside, 49 Keys is an audio-visual work of art. Intricately-designed menus hark back to manuscripts of the Middle Ages through to the Renaissance, with a unique art style throughout. Pore over incredible full-colour illustrations, and feel the thrill as original themes perfectly complement each twist and turn. All this combines for a deeply immersive world.
Unique Riddles and Marvellous Mysteries
Akin to point-and-click adventures, 49 Keys has you search through a meticulously-crafted world collecting items to aid you in solving its intricate puzzles. Read every word with care, for vital clues are hidden within. Put your reasoning skills to the test, and push onward; but fear not—an array of detailed in-game tips are at hand, if ever you need them.
Directly Adapted From The Best-Seller
49 Keys was developed and adapted by the original author behind the 2022 gamebook of the same name (49 Chiavi), a best-selling puzzle adventure. Gaining overwhelming praise from critics, it also achieved a place on Italy's 2022 gamebook best-seller list, going on to win two highly-coveted awards that year.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Dual core 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 560
- Storage: 350 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 (4 * 3200); AMD FX-4350 (4 * 4200)
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 2048 VRAM; Radeon RX 460 4096 VRAM
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
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Summer Sale Now Live! New Lowest 30% Off + Russian Language Support!
Hello everyone,We're thrilled to announce that "49keys" is joining the Steam Summer Sale for the first time with an incredible 30% off - our lowest price ever! Plus, we have exciting news for our Russian-speaking community: full Russian language support is now live! This update includes complete Russian localization, making the game fully accessible to Russian players with seamless gameplay from start to finish. What's New: ✅ Full Russian Localization - Menus, UI, and story content now available in Russian✅ Summer Sale Special - 30% off for a limited time (lowest price to date!)We're dedicated to creating an amazing experience for players around the world. Spotted any translation issues? Drop us a line on our official QQ group or Discord - we'd love to hear from you!Thanks for your support and patience! Update now and begin your mystical adventure!Read full article on Community Announcements (MISCHIEF)AnnouncementsOfficial
49 Keys Nominated for Best Italian Debut Game at Italian Video Game Awards 2025!
Hello everyone! We are excited to announce that 49 Keys has been nominated for Best Italian Debut Game at the Italian Video Game Awards 2025. This event celebrates the excellence of video games made in Italy. However, this great honour is all thanks to you, our players and community. There are not enough words to describe our gratitude – thanks for your support and passion! We’ll keep you updated so we can witness this thrilling event together! Michele Buonanno & 2PGames {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44989233/991ae1b67666b199438f511d7c86fe98cd4c5739.pngRead full article on Community Announcements (MISCHIEF)AnnouncementsOfficial
**Keys to Exitio - Bundle Now on Sale**
Hello everyone! We are excited to announce that the bundle of "49 Keys" and "Omen Exitio: Plague" titled **Keys to Exitio** is officially available! Experience the ultimate collision of fantasy and horror, and embark on a mysterious and unknown text adventure journey! Players can now purchase this bundle at a special discount of -10% OFF. "49 Keys" is an interactive novel game in the form of a puzzle book. You received a letter from your late mentor, mentioning a mysterious legacy he left behind. To pursue the treasure your mentor left for you, you set foot on the island where he lived, embarking on a disturbing journey. "Omen Exitio: Plague" combines elements from gamebooks that have been popular with players since the 1970s, presenting a new way to unfold a text adventure game. The game incorporates many elements of horror fiction, including unknown creatures, the cosmos, and mysterious religions created by Lovecraft. Players can change the events in the book through exploration, decision-making, and dialogue, assisting the protagonist in solving a terrifying disease and uncovering the truth behind it.Read full article on Community Announcements (MISCHIEF)AnnouncementsOfficial
49 KEYS IS NOW AVAILABLE!
Dear enthusiasts of magic and the occult, About four years ago, around this time, I began writing a gamebook titled 49 Chiavi, a work filled with elements I deeply love. The Late Middle Ages and the Renaissance; the mindset of those people, so eager for the fantastical and the miraculous, yet so fearful of evil and eternal damnation; magic, as it was studied and practiced during that period, based on astrology and philosophical currents like Hermeticism and Neoplatonism; films such as The Name of the Rose and lesser-known ones like L’Arcano Incantatore; medieval bestiaries with their endless array of real and imaginary creatures; and graphic adventure games, a passion of mine since childhood. All of this has magically blended into 49 Chiavi, which, thanks to the publisher Aristea, was published in Italy in 2022, quickly becoming a highly successful gamebook, praised by both critics and readers alike. The excitement sparked by the gamebook convinced me to embark on a new adventure. Two years ago, again around this time, 49 Keys was born—an adaptation of the gamebook, developed with the goal of making the game experience even more immediate and immersive, enhanced with graphics, music, and sound effects. I had the pleasure of working with artists I deeply admire, such as Veronica Wu (graphics), Fabio Porfidia (illustrations), Francesco Libralon (music), and Andrea Romani (SFX). I was fortunate to have found an exceptional publisher in 2P Games, who believed in 49 Keys, supporting it and bringing it to audiences worldwide. The result of these two years of work is now available in your library. Follow the protagonist, a Dominican friar constantly torn between his desire to follow his beloved Master's path to occult knowledge and his fear of abandoning the certainties of faith. Feel his unease as his unresolved traumas and unconfessed desires manifest as terrifying emissaries of evil. Marvel as you discover a higher reality beyond our own, a reality that cannot be percei...Read full article on Community Announcements (MISCHIEF)
