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Keyword: A Spider's Thread

Keyword: A Spider's Thread Steam metadata

City From Naught Inc. | Sep 27, 2021 | game

Released

1players observed · 24 September 2026 - 17:49:37 UTC

IndieSteam Store

  • Latest observed players1 · 24 September 2026 - 17:49:37 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak33
  • Units sold (VGI)8,310
  • Revenue (VGI)$105,000
  • Review score82% positive

Keyword: A Spider's Thread metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

  • Latest observed players1 · 24 September 2026 - 17:49:37 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak33
  • Units sold (VGI)8,310
  • Revenue (VGI)$105,000
  • Review score82% positive
  • Total reviews277
  • Release dateSep 27, 2021
  • DeveloperCity From Naught Inc.
  • PublisherCity From Naught Inc., Gamirror Games, idealCat

Genres: Indie

Company pages: Developer: City From Naught Inc.Publisher: City From Naught Inc., Gamirror Games, idealCat

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Keyword: A Spider's Thread Steam metadata

Keyword: A Spider's Thread metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

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Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

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SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/1393320/metadata
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1393320/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/1393320
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Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Very Positive

82% positive, 227 positive, 50 negative

Price and discount

$16.99

Platforms

Windows

Categories

Single-player, Family Sharing

Achievements

8

Platform releases
  • Steam 28 September 2021

Latest Steam announcements

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  • Keyword 2: Nightfall is Announced on Steam. 1st Trailer Unveiled! - 14 November 2023

    Greetings, Detectives! 🌆 We're overjoyed to announce that the sequel to Keyword: A Spider's Thread, titled Keyword 2: Nightfall, is officially in the works! Keyword 2: Nightfall Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2015470 Your unwavering support for the first game has inspired our development team to go all-in, and we're committed to crafting an even more captivating and authentic detective gaming experience. But that's not all! We're excited to present the FIRST TRAILER that offers a sneak peek into the mesmerizing world of Keyword 2: Nightfall: To make this journey truly unforgettable, we need your help, Detectives. 🔍 Head to Steam and add Keyword 2: Nightfall to your wishlist and be the first to uncover the secrets of the night. Stay updated on all things Keyword 2: Nightfall - Follow us on X (Twitter) and join our Discord Server. The night is calling, and the mysteries…

  • Patch Note 1.02 - 17 November 2021

    Finally! Chinese voiceovers are in. Also fixed a bunch of bugs :P To celebrate the new content launch, we started a 10% discount for everyone, Enjoy! Added option to skip the prologue Repaired some models Fixed issues relating to loading a saved game or new game, including placeable items and NPC/game progress Fixed animations and character movements Removed debug button to pause countdown timer Updated Demo puzzle page Fixed character model issue for after jumping off the building Replaced illegible pictures Fixed issue with “read view” displaying placeholder text

  • New Cover/Banner/Art/Character poster! - 30 October 2021

    Broken window. Tangled internet cable. Cyberpunk neon-lit coat. A helpless girl. Who is she? Can you save her?

  • Game Development Championship Nomination - 26 October 2021

    Detectives! We are finally able to tell all of you that we are nominated at the Game Development Championship in the category "Fan Favorite"! Now we need all of you to help us win and archive this crazy, amazing milestone! Just follow the examples of the images below via the official page here!

  • Patch Notes 1.01 - 30 September 2021

    Midnight hotfix! - Show the version number on the title screen - Fixed body mesh clipping while using binoculars - Fixed the email notification sound not stopping when leaving the living room - Fixed an issue with temple doors not opening after loading the game - Fixed an issue where police email addresses, when uppercased, could not be logged in - Fixed an issue when pressing P causes HUD to disappear and clock to pause - Fixed a LOD issue at the dock area If you have any further feedback, don't hesitate to tell us in our Discord Server! Have fun detectives XD

  • Post-Launch Event [Ask Me Anything] on Reddit - 28 September 2021

    Keyword: A Spider's Thread is officially released on Steam and we want to celebrate it with a live Reddit AMA! When? Today at 7 PM EST. Where? On our new Reddit Page: https://www.reddit.com/r/Keyword_AST/ Go sure to join our subreddit and i see you there, Detectives!

  • Launch Today! Keyword: A Spider's Thread Is Officially Out! - 28 September 2021

    Today is the day! Keyword: A Spider's Thread is officially released Now! Thank you so much for being so supportive throughout the development Journey! We are thrilled to offer a 10% off launch discount throughout the first week! And of course, if you have any suggestions or questions towards Keyword: A Spider's Thread, please don't hesitate to join our Discord server to discuss with other detectives together! It's time to solve the mystery and save Sala!

  • Cyber Manhunt and Keyword: A Spider's Thread Collaboration! - 28 September 2021

    Hey Detectives: We are happy to announce that Keyword: A Spider's Thread will have a collaboration with Cyber Manhunt and initiate a discount campaign! Cyber Manhunt is a story-oriented puzzle game made by Aluba Studio. We shared the same topic on hunting down truths on the internet, which bonded us together. You can find easter eggs in each game, and we hope you can enjoy both of them! For players who own Cyber Manhunt, you can get another 10% off on top of the launch discount from September 28th to October 5th. Let's uncover the mysteries together!

  • Demo available now till Oct 7th! - 19 September 2021

    To Celebrate the date announcement for Keyword: A Spider's thread public release on September 28th, we reactivated the Demo for everyone to play again and added a secret puzzle at the end. Beat the demo and solve the secret puzzle for a chance to win ANY game of your choice! Step 1 Download The Keyword: A Spider’s Thread Demo on Steam Use your detective skills to find the hidden puzzle webpage. Step 2 Solve the puzzle. Submit your answer and email on the website. Our “investigation agency” will randomly select a few detectives to receive Steam gift cards ($3-5 USD in value). More rewards If you didn’t receive a gift card, you’ll have another chance! Every detective that solves the puzzle will receive a unique detective ID number. Retweet or comment this post with your detective ID and #KeywordASpidersThread for a chance to win: A copy of Journal 29: Interactive Book Game* x 3 A Steam ga…

  • Release Date Announcement: September 28th! - 16 September 2021

    Hey detectives, Mark the date! Keyword: A Spider's Thread will be released on September 28th! The demo is available now and free to play until Oct 7th. It’s time to accept the mission to save Sala and untangle the mysteries! Remember to add the game to your wishlist so you don't miss it! We will see you there! Best, City From Naught Inc.

  • Keyword developer live-stream and Q&A - 16 June 2021

    Hey detectives, Come and join the first-ever Keyword demo stream! The devs will also be on the Stream ready to answer any questions and spill dev behind-the-scenes info. We certainly hope you have a chance to check out and play the demo yourself. Make sure to check it out since it will only be available until the end of June. And don't forget to wishlist Keyword so you can be the first to know when it launches. Can't wait to hear what you think as you explore your inner-detective spirit! City From Naught

  • Keyword developer live-stream and Q&A - 15 June 2021

    Hey detectives, Come and join the first-ever Keyword demo stream! The devs will also be on the Stream ready to answer any questions and spill dev behind-the-scenes info. We certainly hope you have a chance to check out and play the demo yourself. Make sure to check it out since it will only be available until the end of June. And don't forget to wishlist Keyword so you can be the first to know when it launches. Can't wait to hear what you think as you explore your inner-detective spirit! City From Naught

Patch notes and updates

S.noRelease datePatch nameGID number
117 November 2021Patch Note 1.024227186657135844549
230 September 2021Patch Notes 1.013938951840878911064

Complete SteamPulse Game Data

Full game metadata

FieldValue
Steam app typegame
Steam App ID1393320
Live current players1
SteamPulse tracked peak33
Live count (today's peak floor)1
Price$16.99
Free to playNo
Discount0%
Original price USD$16.99
Current price USD$16.99
Release dateSep 27, 2021
DeveloperCity From Naught Inc.
PublisherCity From Naught Inc., Gamirror Games, idealCat
Owners estimatedNot available
SteamSpy owner estimate minimumNot available
SteamSpy owner estimate maximumNot available
Review typeVery Positive
Positive review percent82%
Positive reviews227
Negative reviews50
Total reviews277
Steam recommendations239
Achievements8
Average playtime foreverNot available
Windows supportYes
macOS supportNo
Linux supportNo
Parent gameNot available
Store URLhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1393320/

Short description

Become an investigator in Keyword, a narrative thriller where you’ll depend on skills of logical deduction, hacking, and social engineering to solve challenging puzzles as the only means of finding your missing daughter.

About this game

Become an investigator in Keyword, a narrative thriller where you’ll depend on skills of logical deduction, hacking, and social engineering to solve challenging puzzles as the only means of finding your missing daughter. Play as Guo, a father with a complex past, who must use all the tools at his disposal to find his daughter, Sala. Solve problems as you would in real life, hack into emails and social media, and dive into the dark web to find your daughter’s whereabouts, all the while uncovering secrets within your own home. Use binoculars to spy into the homes of neighbors, discover lurking enemies, and look over the city of Toronto to find important clues and put the pieces together. Straddle the line between reality and the game as you depend on your natural intuition to guide you to your next step. With no dialogue prompts revealing answers it will be up to you to save Sala. Get lost in time loops as you discover if your past is all an illusion, or if it really is as you remember. Can all be forgiven? Is redemption possible? Or is there truly no way out? Set in the near-future of 2048 in a city inspired by Toronto, Keyword merges cyberpunk with traditional Chinese aesthetic, creating an eerie and immersive environment. Utilize binoculars to tap into your investigative side and uncover if people are who they say they are. Immersive soundtrack that mirrors the emotional tone of the gameplay by Seycara. Travel through time loops, changing your view on reality and evaluating if forgiveness is always possible. Reconsider the consequences and impact of sharing your data and information online. Gripping and thought-provoking narrative written by Future Science Fiction Master award-winning author, Jiangshan. Three difficulty modes that let you decide the level of challenge you’re willing to take on with a flexible hint system if you get stuck.

Supported languages

English * , Simplified Chinese * , French, German, Russian, Vietnamese, Traditional Chinese * languages with full audio support

Steam categories

Category IDCategory
2Single-player
62Family Sharing

Regional ratings

BoardRatingDescriptors
dejus16Drogas ilícitas Violência Temas sensíveis
steam germany16Drogen Horror Derbe Sprache
igrs18Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya Horor Kekerasan

Steam marketplace comparison data

Price History Overview

USD uses SteamPulse's own locally recorded daily store snapshots, so this overview reflects the exact regional price history that SteamPulse has captured for this currency.

Coverage And Tracking Window

  • Snapshots: 1
  • Coverage: Sep 24, 2026 to Sep 24, 2026
  • Lowest observed: $16.99
  • Highest observed: $16.99

Keyword: A Spider's Thread's USD price history spans from Sep 24, 2026 to Sep 24, 2026, with 1 recorded snapshot across 1 calendar day. Each row records the available final price, listed base price, and discount metadata for that observation. Within this coverage the lowest recorded price is $16.99, the highest is $16.99, and the first visible tracked price is $16.99. These comparisons apply only to the snapshots SteamPulse holds; missing observations can contain changes that are not represented here.

For USD, SteamPulse uses locally captured regional storefront snapshots and does not reconstruct older prices with exchange-rate conversion. The chart and table show the values recorded for this exact currency from the stated coverage start. Additional snapshots extend that record, but they do not fill unobserved days or prove what the storefront displayed between observations.

Discount Windows And Sale Timing

  • Discount windows: 0
  • Discounted days: 0 days
  • Deepest markdown: No discount tracked
  • Latest sale window: No sale window tracked

Keyword: A Spider's Thread's tracked USD rows do not contain a discount window. This means no available snapshot in the stated coverage has usable discount metadata; it does not prove that the game was never discounted. Missing snapshots or archived rows without complete metadata can hide a sale, so SteamPulse does not infer pricing strategy from this absence.

If a later snapshot includes discount metadata, it will appear here with its recorded depth, price, date, and sale name when available. Until then, this section should be read only as a description of the available rows, not as evidence about the publisher's promotion policy.

Observed Price Changes And Stable Runs

  • Observed price drops: 0
  • Observed price rises: 0
  • Longest stable run: 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking
  • Current run: 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking

Outside rows carrying discount metadata, the tracked price has not recorded a separate price rise or drop yet. That means the observed undiscounted level has stayed stable across the snapshots SteamPulse currently holds. This is a statement about the recorded coverage only; it does not prove that an older or missing price change never happened.

The longest unchanged price stretch in the current record lasts 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking at $16.99, from Sep 24, 2026 through Sep 24, 2026. Among rows without discount metadata, the longest unchanged run lasts 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking at $16.99. The latest run records $16.99 for 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking as the same recorded undiscounted price. Run lengths describe consecutive stored observations only and do not establish that a price is permanent.

Latest Snapshot And Sales Context

  • Current price: $16.99
  • Current list price: $16.99
  • Distinct observed prices: 1
  • Source mode: SteamPulse local tracking

The latest tracked snapshot records Keyword: A Spider's Thread at $16.99 in USD, with no active discount metadata. Across the available history SteamPulse has recorded 1 distinct final price in this currency. This supports comparisons with the lowest, highest, and most common values present in the retained record, subject to the stated coverage limits.

The live sales view and Steam sales record provide calendar context for these dates. A date overlap can be compared with a named Steam event, but it does not prove why a publisher changed a price. As new daily rows arrive, this overview recalculates its observed prices, discount windows, and run lengths automatically.

Regional Steam prices

CountryCurrencyFinal priceOriginal priceDiscount
United StatesUSD$16.99$16.990%
United KingdomGBNot availableNot availableNot available
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United Arab EmiratesAENot availableNot availableNot available
Saudi ArabiaSANot availableNot availableNot available
IsraelILNot availableNot availableNot available
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ArmeniaAMNot availableNot availableNot available
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Tracked regional price history

The tracked Steam price is stable at $16.99.

CountryCurrencySnapshotsFirst trackedLatest trackedChangeLatest discount
United StatesUSD1$16.99$16.99No changeNo discount
United KingdomGB0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Euro AreaEU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
AustraliaAU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
CanadaCA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IndiaIN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
BrazilBR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
RussiaRU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ChinaCN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
JapanJP0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
South KoreaKR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
MexicoMX0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
NorwayNO0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PolandPL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
SwitzerlandCH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
New ZealandNZ0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
SingaporeSG0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Hong KongHK0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
South AfricaZA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
UkraineUA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
KazakhstanKZ0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IndonesiaID0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ThailandTH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
MalaysiaMY0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PhilippinesPH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
VietnamVN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
United Arab EmiratesAE0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Saudi ArabiaSA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IsraelIL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ChileCL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ColombiaCO0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Costa RicaCR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
KuwaitKW0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PeruPE0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
QatarQA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
TaiwanTW0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
UruguayUY0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ArmeniaAM0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ArgentinaAR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
TurkeyTR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PakistanPK0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount

United States price history (USD)

Tracked price is stable at $16.99.

DateCurrent priceOriginal priceDiscountSource
2026-09-24$16.99$16.99No discountSteam Store

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