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action-adventure game
1666: Amsterdam
By THQ Montreal, released 1 Jan 2026
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
1666: Amsterdam is a single-player, story-led action-adventure set in Amsterdam. Players control Noa, known as the Collector, investigating entities called the Originals, who conceal their identities among the city’s people. The story moves between daytime exploration and nighttime confrontations, with Noa using witchcraft and spellcasting. Targets can be approached in multiple ways, with strategy, timing, and choices shaping outcomes. Noa is joined by Aaron, who sees the world through the eyes of a cat; players can switch between them, with their distinct playstyles. The game is listed as Early Access and is available for Windows. Steam features include full controller support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, and DualSense controller support. Panache Digital Games is the publisher, and THQ Montreal is the developer. The description identifies Panache as an independent studio founded by Patrice Désilets. The listed release date is Aug 25, 2026.
What players like, and what they don't
- Investigation takes place during the day, with confrontations at night.
- Noa can use witchcraft and spellcasting.
- Players can switch between Noa and Aaron.
- Supports full controller input and Steam Cloud.
- Listed as Early Access.
- Listed platform is Windows.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a story-focused action-adventure involving investigation, witchcraft, and nighttime confrontations. Players who want to switch between two distinct characters may find its dual playstyles relevant.
1666: Amsterdam centers on investigating hidden entities and confronting them, with different playstyles for Noa and Aaron. Its Early Access listing and Windows platform are worth noting.