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wishbound

By MyShell Games, Americode · Windows

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At 3am, an app called tally installs itself on your phone and starts granting wishes. All of them. A psychological horror story told entirely through a phone screen. 5 nights, 3 routes, 18 endings, some you can only reach by losing on purpose. Every wish is granted. Every wish is owed.

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Before you play.

Game style
Adventure · Casual · Indie
Platforms
Windows

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ANSWERS FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION

wishbound gameplay guide and player questions

Steam edition · Researched Nov 9, 2026 · Guide updated Nov 9, 2026.

Source facts

How do I start playing this game?

The game begins automatically at 3am when you wake up to find an app called Tally installed on your phone. You interact with the game entirely through this interface by reading messages and making choices to progress.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What are the primary mechanics for managing my status?

You must monitor four specific numbers: affection, suspicion, sanity, and debt. These values fluctuate based on your choices, and you are not told which specific metric will lead to your demise, making every decision critical.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How do wishes function within the game?

Every wish you make triggers a playable dream sequence. If you win the dream, the wish manifests exactly as you intended. If you lose, the game forces a monkey's paw outcome, which can lead to unexpected consequences.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

Is it beneficial to lose dream sequences?

Yes, losing is a strategic choice. Some of the game's best endings are only accessible if you lose on purpose or fail specific dreams at the right time, encouraging players to experiment with failure.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

How long does a typical playthrough take?

A full run of the game is designed to be completed in approximately two hours. The experience is structured to be played in a single sitting, allowing you to see the story through from start to finish.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How much replayability does the game offer?

The game is built for replayability, featuring three distinct routes and 18 unique endings. Because several endings are tied to failing specific dreams, you are encouraged to play through the five nights multiple times.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

Does the app have settings or terms of service?

No, the Tally app is intentionally minimalist. It contains no settings menu and no terms of service. Its sole function is to grant your wishes, leaving you to navigate the consequences without any external guidance.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What is the core loop of the gameplay?

The core loop involves reading incoming messages, making choices, and managing your four status numbers. Each wish you make initiates a dream challenge that determines whether your wish succeeds or results in a twisted outcome.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

Who developed this game?

This title is a solo-developed project. One person is responsible for the entirety of the design, coding, and storytelling, ensuring a cohesive vision throughout the five nights and various branching narrative paths.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

Are there any costs associated with making wishes?

The app never explicitly asks what a wish should cost. However, because your choices affect your debt and other vital statistics, the true cost of your wishes is hidden within the consequences of your gameplay decisions.

Based on source 1.

Sources & scope

  1. Publisher description on Steam ↗Checked Nov 9, 2026

AI-assisted research with automated evidence and consistency checks. Good Game Daily organizes publisher information into practical answers. Guidance is an editorial interpretation of those sources. These notes are based on source research rather than a firsthand playtest; editions and later updates may differ.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Try a sample before deciding on the full game

For wishbound · Steam edition.

  1. Open the separate demo listing and check its own requirements. The full game lists Windows; the demo can differ.
  2. Use the demo to check whether the controls, readability and pace suit you. Save transfer to the full game is not verified here.
  3. The full-game US price snapshot is 9.99 USD; check the current price in your region.

Decision guide updated 2026-10-29. Based on the publisher listing checked 2026-11-09; this is not a firsthand review.

PC EDITION · STEAM

Choose how you play.

Platforms
Windows
Play modes
Single-player
Languages
English
Release date / window
Oct 26, 2026
Full game price · US
9.99 USD
Free demo
Listed on Steam

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Windows minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i3 / AMD equivalent (dual-core, 2.0 GHz) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel UHD 620 or any DX11-capable GPU DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space

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