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The Westport Independent PC Price Comparison

The Westport Independent is free to play on PC. Play it through Steam.

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The Westport Independent Specs & Game Info

The Westport Independent System Requirements

Memory1 GB RAM
GraphicsOpen GL 2.0
Storage100 MB available space
Memory1 GB RAM
GraphicsOpen GL 2.0
Storage100 MB available space
Memory1 GB RAM
GraphicsOpen GL 2.0
Storage100 MB available space

The Westport Independent Achievements

20 Total Achievements
Achievement - Like ClockworkLike Clockwork
Achievement - Full Body CheckFull Body Check
Achievement - The Workers CryThe Workers Cry
Achievement - Protests by the FactoriesProtests by the Factories
Achievement - Workers UprisingWorkers Uprising
Achievement - Giving UpGiving Up
Achievement - House CleaningHouse Cleaning
Achievement - Rebels Never Say DieRebels Never Say Die
Achievement - Stepping Up Against the ManStepping Up Against the Man
Achievement - Let Them HangLet Them Hang

Steam Stats

  • Steam Deck

    The Westport Independent - Unknown Steam Deck CompatabilityUnknown

How Long to Beat The Westport Independent

The Westport Independent takes about 1 hour to beat, or 2 hours to complete everything.
Main Story
1hrs
Main Story + Extra
2hrs
Completionist
2hrs
Source: HowLongToBeat

Supported Languages

Interface
Audio
English
✓
✓

The Westport Independent Ratings

62

Mixed reception

The Westport Independent scores 62/100 from 110 player reviews across 5 sources.
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OpenCritic
67/100
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Metacritic
63/100
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Steam110 reviews
Mixed
+2 critic ratings
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Game Informer
6.5/10
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PC Gamer
67/100

About The Westport Independent

The Westport Independent is a censorship simulator taking place in a post-war country, governed by the recently elected Loyalist Party. As the editor of one of the last independent newspapers in the country, your job is to remove and edit the content of your paper, affecting the people’s opinion of both the rebels and the Loyalist...Read more

The Westport Independent Details

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Release Date
  • 1/21/2016

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The Westport Independent Critic Reviews and Review Scores

Eurogamer_Rich Stanton_icon
EurogamerRich Stanton

The Westport Independent is a great concept that has its moments, but is ultimately too slight to deliver.

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PC Gamer_Matt Elliott_icon
PC GamerMatt Elliott
67

A cleanly executed idea falls short because of flat characterisation and a dissatisfying lack of consequence. If only real papers were this toothless.

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Game Informer_Kimberley Wallace_icon
Game InformerKimberley Wallace
6

The Westport Independent is amusing, but I wish it had more depth

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The Westport Independent Buying and Gameplay FAQs

Where can I buy The Westport Independent the cheapest?

The cheapest price right now is FREE at Steam (0% off).

How much does The Westport Independent cost?

Right now, you can buy The Westport Independent for as low as $0.00 , depending on the store and platform.

How much is The Westport Independent on Steam?

On Steam, The Westport Independent is listed at FREE (MSRP FREE).

Is The Westport Independent single-player only?

The Westport Independent is primarily a single-player experience.

Can I play The Westport Independent on Steam Deck?

The Westport Independent hasn't been rated for Steam Deck yet.

Is The Westport Independent available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?

The Westport Independent is available on PC.

How long does it take to beat The Westport Independent?

The main story takes around 1 hours, while a completionist run averages 2 hours.

When did The Westport Independent release?

The Westport Independent launched on January 21, 2016.

How much free space do I need for The Westport Independent?

The game requires at least 100 MB of free space.

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