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Decay: The Mare

Developed by Shining Gate Software · Published by Daedalic Entertainment

AdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseFeb 13, 2015 Price$0.79 Metacritic60/100 Steam reviews1,655

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.79
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic60/100
Steam reviews1,655
Languages10
Achievements42

Overview

An adventure, indie game by Shining Gate Software, published by Daedalic Entertainment — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Sam is an addict who ends up in an institution named “Reaching Dreams”, hoping to kick his drug problem and sort out his miserable life. But during the first night, something goes horribly wrong and he gets stuck in an endless nightmare…” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 76% positive of 1,935
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Player-voted tags:AdventureHorrorIndiePoint & ClickPsychological HorrorPuzzleSingleplayerMultiplayerAtmosphericPsychologicalFirst-PersonStory 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 Decay: The Mare.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
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 Vista / 7 / 8
  • Processor: 2.2 GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce 205, Radeon HD 3400
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2100 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card with the latest drivers

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows XP 32 Bit / Vista / 7 / 8
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce 205, Radeon HD 3400
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2100 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card with the latest drivers

Supported languages (10)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainJapaneseKoreanPortuguese - BrazilRussianSimplified Chinese

Decay: The Mare 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 Decay: The Mare?

Steam classifies Decay: The Mare as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Shining Gate Software. Sam is an addict who ends up in an institution named “Reaching Dreams”, hoping to kick his drug problem and sort out his miserable life. But during the first night, something goes horribly wrong and he gets stuck in an endless nightmare…

How much does Decay: The Mare cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Decay: The Mare at $0.79. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Decay: The Mare single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Decay: The Mare: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Decay: The Mare on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Decay: The Mare out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 13, 2015.

What platforms is Decay: The Mare on?

Decay: The Mare 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 Decay: The Mare single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Decay: The Mare cost?

Steam lists it at $0.79.

Does Decay: The Mare have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 42 achievements for Decay: The Mare.

What is Decay: The Mare's Metacritic score?

Decay: The Mare has a Metacritic score of 60/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Decay: The Mare?

Decay: The Mare is developed by Shining Gate Software and published by Daedalic Entertainment.

Where to get Decay: The Mare

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

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