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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ANSWERS FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION
wishbound gameplay guide and player questions
Steam edition · Researched Nov 9, 2026 · Guide updated Nov 9, 2026.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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