Archimedes
Developed by Joshua Hughes · Published by Joshua Hughes
At a glance
Overview
An indie game by Joshua Hughes, published by Joshua Hughes — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “After you purchase and install Archimedes, an old operating system appears to be running, and a strange man asks for your help as you start to discover the terrible secrets behind the game.” — 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 Archimedes.
| 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 | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista
- Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1366 x 768 Resolution
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7+
- Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1920 x 1080 Resolution
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
Archimedes 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 Archimedes?
Steam classifies Archimedes as a Indie game, developed by Joshua Hughes. After you purchase and install Archimedes, an old operating system appears to be running, and a strange man asks for your help as you start to discover the terrible secrets behind the game.
How much does Archimedes cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Archimedes at $0.79. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Archimedes single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Archimedes: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Archimedes on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Archimedes for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Archimedes out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 6, 2016.
What platforms is Archimedes on?
Archimedes is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Archimedes single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Archimedes cost?
Steam lists it at $0.79.
Who made Archimedes?
Archimedes is developed by Joshua Hughes and published by Joshua Hughes.
Where to get Archimedes
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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