Killmonday Games HB

Fran Bow

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Released: 27 August 2015
Developer: Killmonday Games HB
Publisher: Killmonday Games HB
Perspective: Side view
Age rating: PEGI 18 · ESRB M
Metacritic: 70/100
Steam recommendations: 20,380
Platforms: PlayStation 4 · Linux · Android · PC (Microsoft Windows) · iOS · Mac · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch
Genres: Point-and-click · Puzzle · Adventure · Indie
Estimated owners: 1,000,000–2,000,000 (est.)

74
Player rating: 75
Critic rating: 120
Ratings counted: 97.4%
Steam reviews: 18
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Fran Bow

Quick answers

Crossplay System requirements 2 GB RAM Download size 5.0 GB Steam Deck Verified Player counts 196

Fran Bow

The story

After witnessing the gruesome and mysterious loss of her parents, found dismembered at their home, Fran rushes into the woods, together with her only friend, Mr. Midnight, a black cat that Fran had previously received as a present from her parents. In the forest, Fran goes into shock over the loss of her parents and when she recovers, she’s at Oswald Asylum, an oppressive mental institution for children, and Mr. Midnight is nowhere to be found. After having a dream about her beloved cat, Fran decides to escape from the mental institution to find him and go back home to Aunt Grace, her only living relative.

Fran Bow

How long to beat

Main story: 7 h
Main + extras: 7.7 h
Completionist: 10.5 h

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Key facts

Platforms

Game modes

Single player

Themes

Fantasy
Horror

Fran Bow

Trailer

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Screenshots

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Reviews and languages

97.4% of 22,808 Steam reviews are positive. Valve labels that “Overwhelmingly Positive”.

9 languages in the interface, 0 of them with full voice acting. English is supported.

Publisher's content notice

THIS GAME CONTAINS DISTURBING IMAGES AND SCENES OF EXPLICIT VIOLENCE, GORE, SELF-HARM, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, ANIMAL CRUELTY, BODY HORROR, MENTAL ILLNESSES, FLASHING IMAGES AND DRUG USAGE. These themes are presented through the creative thinking of Fran, a young child who undergoes trauma. The game is sprinkled with fantasy, innocence and her endless curiosity. However, it may still be distressing to some players. Discretion is adviced.

Fran Bow