We Love It's Guide to…
A writer barred from creating enters fictional worlds to steal artifacts, solve puzzles, and deal with the characters inside.
Released 22 Jun 2023
Steal Artifacts From Books
Carry Items Between Worlds
Rewrite Book Worlds With Ink
The Bookwalker is a narrative adventure in which you play as Etienne Quist, a writer-turned-thief with the ability to dive into books. Use your powers to journey between reality and book worlds, and steal legendary items like Thor's Hammer and Excalibur to restore your ability to write.
Developed by DO MY BEST · Published by tinyBuild









Etienne Quist is a writer who has lost the ability to write. To regain his freedom, he takes jobs stealing legendary artifacts from books, with a sentient page named Roderick as his companion.
The game alternates between first-person exploration in the real world and isometric adventures inside books. You search locations, talk with their inhabitants, gather clues and objects, craft tools, and solve puzzles. You can also move between reality and fiction, and use ink to alter objects in book worlds.
Choices shape how you approach obstacles and interact with characters; some situations can lead to turn-based combat. Each book brings a new setting and set of challenges, while skill upgrades carry forward between chapters.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its unusual premise, the variety and atmosphere of its book worlds, and its visual style. Reviews also appreciate the story and character dialogue, especially the dynamic between Etienne and Roderick, and many find the short, approachable adventure enjoyable. Criticism commonly focuses on the limited impact of choices, story threads that some players wanted developed further, and combat that can feel simplistic or out of place.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 37 |
| Age ratings |
|
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |