Life is Strange: Before the Storm

Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a fresh three-part standalone narrative adventure set three years prior to the original game. Players assume the role of Chloe Price, a rebellious teen who establishes an unexpected connection with Rachel Amber in this dramatic addition to the BAFTA-winning franchise.

Release Date 31 Aug, 2017

Developer Feral Interactive (Mac) , Feral Interactive (Linux) , Deck Nine

Publisher Feral Interactive (Mac) , Feral Interactive (Linux) , Square Enix

Genre Action , Adventure

Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux

77 Metacritic View on Steam

System Requirements

Operating System

Windows 7 or above

Processor

Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD Phenom X4 945 A

Intel Core i5-1335U A

Graphics

AMD Radeon R7 250 or NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650 S

Radeon RX 560X S

Memory

3 GB

6 GB

Storage

14 GB

Suggested PC Build

Minimum Build

CPU: Intel Core i3-12100F
GPU: GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
RAM: 3 GB
Storage: 14 GB
OS: Windows 7 or above

Recommended Build

CPU: Intel Core i5-1335U
GPU: Radeon RX 560X
RAM: 6 GB
Storage: 14 GB
OS: Windows 7 or above

About This Game

Available now for macOS and Linux, this title has garnered acclaim from outlets like Eurogamer and Windows Central. The 'Farewell' bonus episode explores the childhood bond between Max and Chloe, featuring performances by Ashly Burch and Hannah Telle, and is included in the Deluxe Edition alongside the main game, a Mixtape Mode, and exclusive outfits. The story follows sixteen-year-old Chloe as she befriends the popular Rachel Amber; when Rachel uncovers a destructive family secret, their friendship provides the strength to face it. Gameplay features choice-driven consequences with multiple endings, a 'Backtalk' conversation system, environmental tagging, and a distinctive soundtrack.