Absence
Developed by Samuel Sprague · Published by Samuel Sprague
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure game by Samuel Sprague, published by Samuel Sprague — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Absence will have you checking over your shoulders and double looking at everything from the moment you get swept up in it.You've awakened in a bathroom, only knowing that someone has left to the main office to get you help.What were you doing there? Where is there? There is a strange sense of something missing around you.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Absence.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista
- Processor: Intel Core2Duo
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Amd Radeon HD-6450 1G DDR3
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 1024 MB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel I5 44-60
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Amd Radeon r7 250 2G DDR3
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1024 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
Absence FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Absence?
Steam classifies Absence as a Action, Adventure game, developed by Samuel Sprague. Absence will have you checking over your shoulders and double looking at everything from the moment you get swept up in it.You've awakened in a bathroom, only knowing that someone has left to the main office to get you help.What were you doing there? Where is there? There is a strange sense of something missing around you.
How much does Absence cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Absence at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Absence single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Absence: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Absence on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Absence for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Absence out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 11, 2016.
What platforms is Absence on?
Absence is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Absence single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Absence cost?
Steam lists it at $0.99.
Does Absence have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 1 achievements for Absence.
Who made Absence?
Absence is developed by Samuel Sprague and published by Samuel Sprague.
Where to get Absence
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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