About
The Wreck came out on March 14, 2023 for Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC and PlayStation 4, then for Android and iOS on October 2, 2023. On Steam, 90% of 212 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). The main story takes about 4.5 hours, doing everything about 5 hours. It won 2 awards, including App Store Award - Cultural Impact and Apple Design Award for Social Impact.
The Wreck is a mature 3D visual novel about sisterhood, motherhood, grief and survival. Follow failed screenwriter Junon as she attempts to make it through the most pivotal day in her life. Relive the past, alter the present, and embrace the future - or watch Junon's story end in a wreck.
Story
At 36, Junon’s life is in pieces: her career has stalled, she’s emotionally numb, and her personal life is falling apart. Things come to a head when she’s called to the ER to find her estranged mother in a critical condition. This is the most important day of Junon’s life, and unless something changes, it might be her last. Experience Junon’s memories and piece together the story of her past, including the tragic secret that lies at its centre. Use your understanding of Junon’s trauma to change how she navitages the day, unlocking new dialogue options and healing broken relationships. When you’re at rock bottom, there’s nowhere to go but up. Help Junon find peace with herself and discover the humor, beauty and hope that lie even on life’s bleakest days.
What is happening now
The Wreck is a point-and-click adventure and visual novel built around puzzle-solving, available across major platforms since March 2023. The game has expanded beyond its original scope with Wreck Runners, a spinoff that's attracting developer attention through active updates. Xbox Insiders currently have early access to an upcoming September update that will introduce changes to the game's core area, The Triangle. This free playtest on Xbox Series X|S allows players to experience the new content before its official release, with support for up to four players cooperatively.
How long to beat The Wreck
from 2 playersGames like The Wreck
same kind of game, other series
Awards
2 won, 3 more nominationsMedia
Releases
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageRequirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 28, 2026.
The Wreck player count
concurrent players on SteamPlayers counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.
The Wreck achievements
12 achievements on SteamRarest
All 12 achievements by how many players unlocked them
Share of Steam players who unlocked each achievement.