ELEX
Developed by Piranha Bytes · Published by THQ Nordic
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, rpg game by Piranha Bytes, published by THQ Nordic — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for ELEX.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5 3570, AMD FX-6350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB, AMD Radeon 7850 2GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 35 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible Sound card
Recommended
- OS *: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4790, AMD FX-8350
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 3GB, AMD RX 480 4GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 35 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible Sound card
Supported languages (9)
ELEX 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 ELEX?
Steam classifies ELEX as a Action, Adventure, RPG game, developed by Piranha Bytes. ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.
How much does ELEX cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists ELEX at $7.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is ELEX single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for ELEX: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is ELEX on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists ELEX for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is ELEX out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 17, 2017.
What platforms is ELEX on?
ELEX 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 ELEX single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does ELEX cost?
Steam lists it at $7.49.
Does ELEX have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 50 achievements for ELEX.
What is ELEX's Metacritic score?
ELEX has a Metacritic score of 67/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made ELEX?
ELEX is developed by Piranha Bytes and published by THQ Nordic.
Where to get ELEX
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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