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Contrast

Developed by Compulsion Games · Published by Xbox Game Studios

AdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseNov 15, 2013 Price$9.99 Metacritic62/100 Steam reviews4,519

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$9.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic62/100
Steam reviews4,519
Languages6
Achievements22
DLC1

Overview

An adventure, indie game by Compulsion Games, published by Xbox Game Studios — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 91% positive of 5,492
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:IndieFemale ProtagonistAdventureNoirPuzzlePlatformerAtmosphericSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackThird PersonShortStory Rich

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 Contrast.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: WINDOWS XP SP2/WINDOWS VISTA SP1/WINDOWS 7/WINDOWS 8
  • Processor: AMD/INTEL DUAL-CORE 2.3 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512MB VRAM, COMPATIBLE DIRECTX 9.0C AND SHADER MODEL 3.0, AMD RADEON X2600 XT/NVIDIA GEFORCE 7900 GTX
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DIRECTX 9 COMPATIBLE
  • Additional Notes: The Original Soundtrack and the Programme (Artwork, Dev. Diary) will be placed in your CONTRAST folder in the Steam Directory: ...\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\Steam\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\SteamApps\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\common\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\Contrast\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\CONTRAST_Programme-OST

Supported languages (6)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainPortuguese - Brazil

Contrast 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 Contrast?

Steam classifies Contrast as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Compulsion Games. CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.

How much does Contrast cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Contrast at $9.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Contrast single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Contrast: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Contrast on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Contrast for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Contrast out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 15, 2013.

What platforms is Contrast on?

Contrast 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 Contrast single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Contrast cost?

Steam lists it at $9.99.

Does Contrast have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 22 achievements for Contrast.

What is Contrast's Metacritic score?

Contrast has a Metacritic score of 62/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Contrast?

Contrast is developed by Compulsion Games and published by Xbox Game Studios.

Where to get Contrast

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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