The Life and Sufferings of Sir Brante for free on Steam

Developers Sever and Schisma Games have announced that The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is free to hold on Steam until July 23rd, ahead of “a brand new narrative RPG set in the same universe.” And if you add the game to your library now, you'll even get a launch discount for The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian when it launches on July 20th.

For those unaware, The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a choice-driven narrative RPG told through a hand-drawn diary that follows the protagonist Sir Brante from the moment of his birth to the moment of his death. Set against the backdrop of the Arkonian Empire, you play as a commoner without rights or title who must overcome “weakened traditions and prejudices” to take your place as the rightful heir to the Brante family.

The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is also coming to Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 on July 20th.

The game was a critical hit when it launched in 2021, garnering an overall “Very Positive” review score on Steam, and an overall Metacritic score of 82. Reviewers praised its “brilliantly written story” and “artistic monochrome”, and highlighted its “captivating” world-building and “extensive lore”. Players similarly noted the “incredible setting” and political intrigue, though reviews also warned that it's not so much a choose-your-own-adventure as it is a “calculate-your-own-adventure”.

You can download the demo of Prince Jerian's life and suffering right now

Sir Brante in The Life and Sufferings of Sir Brante

The Life and Sufferings of Sir Brante is usually $19.99, so it's a steep discount well worth picking up, even if it's just to add to the summer sale backlog.

“Whether you've been curious about the game for a long time or just recently discovered it, now is the perfect time to start your journey,” the team said in a new blog post. “Once you add the game to your library, it will be yours forever – even after the campaign ends. Don't miss the chance to experience this dark and immersive story for free.

“If you like the game, there's even more to look forward to: on July 20th, a brand new narrative RPG set in the same universe, The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian, will be released. […] This is not a sequel or a spin-off, but a completely new story with a new main character. Instead of following the life of an ordinary man fighting against the system, you will take on the role of Prince Jerian, heir to the throne of the blessed Arkanian Empire.”

The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian is available on wishlist now, with a free demo available for download.