
Herald: An Interactive Period Drama - Book I & II
About this game
Herald is a choice-driven adventure set on colonial tides. Board the HLV Herald and uncover its dark secrets in an intriguing tale about tyranny and servitude.
Last checked 6 Nov 2026

About this game
Herald is a choice-driven adventure set on colonial tides. Board the HLV Herald and uncover its dark secrets in an intriguing tale about tyranny and servitude.
Last checked 6 Nov 2026
More about Herald: An Interactive Period Drama - Book I & II
Herald: An Interactive Period Drama - Book I & II is a choice-driven adventure set in an alternate 19th century where the West forms a colonial superpower called the Protectorate. Players assume the role of Devan Rensburg, a mixed-heritage steward aboard the merchant ship HLV Herald. The game explores 19th-century societal tensions through daily conflicts among the crew and passengers, who conceal dark secrets and employ coercion to influence Devan's choices. A branching narrative challenges players to decide between upholding justice for the oppressed or appeasing the elite, revealing the ship's mysteries within a microcosm of racial, class, and cultural divides. The story concludes at a halfway point, with the Complete Edition available for full resolution.
Where to play
| Launcher | Platform | Access | Price | Game link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | PC | Buy | $11.99 | Visit official ↗ |
| GOG | PC | Buy | US$9.99 | Visit official ↗ |