In this game of the year for pc the main character, Bigby Wolf is a reformed policeman in New York, who was previously the Big Bad Wolf. His assistants are Snow White and Bufkin. Bigby tries to keep certain characters, such as Mr Toad and the Three Little Pigs undetected. He inspires fear even though he is helpful and compassionate towards the victims he investigates. Occasionally his past life triggers aggression in him. When attacked he can transform himself into his wolf form unleashing violent behaviour.

Spells can be used to extract evidence or to make witnesses forget. Curses can also be used, although rules apply. There are also various creatures, such as witch Aunty Greenleaf, who helped thieves to embezzle money.

In this adventure game dialogues lead to actions that influence future events. Their choices can also affect parallel actions,
unveiling further consequences. As Bigby deals with the violence of Fabletown the paths need to be carefully chosen to avoid hell.

Telltale game series revolves around Bigby investigating murders, serial killers and unveil mysteries of Fabletown. It all comes to fruition in The Wolf Among Us Episode 5.

It has different mechanics than other wolf pc games such as Wolf, a role playing simulation game from MobyGames.