Gish
Developed by Cryptic Sea, Edmund McMillen · Published by Chronic Logic
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Cryptic Sea, Edmund McMillen, published by Chronic Logic — single-player, multi-player, shared/split screen pvp, lan co-op.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Gish isn't your average hero. In fact, he's not your average anything...you see, Gish is a ball of tar. A Sunday stroll with his lady friend, Brea, goes awry when a shadowy figure emerges from an open manhole and pulls Brea below ground.” — 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 Gish.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| 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
- Windows 2000/XP/Vista, AMD, Intel or G3 1000+ Mhz processor; OpenGL Compatible 3D Graphics adaptor (ATI, NVIDIA, Intel, etc.) with 32 mb of video memory; 256MB of memory
- AMD, Intel, or G4 1500+ Mhz processor; OpenGL Compatible 3D Graphics adaptor (ATI, NVIDIA, Intel, etc.) with 64 mb of video memory, 256MB of memory
Supported languages (1)
Gish 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 Gish?
Steam classifies Gish as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Cryptic Sea, Edmund McMillen. Gish isn't your average hero. In fact, he's not your average anything...you see, Gish is a ball of tar. A Sunday stroll with his lady friend, Brea, goes awry when a shadowy figure emerges from an open manhole and pulls Brea below ground.
How much does Gish cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Gish at $9.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Gish single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Gish: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Gish on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Gish for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Gish out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 20, 2007.
What platforms is Gish on?
Gish is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Gish single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does Gish cost?
Steam lists it at $9.99.
Does Gish have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 11 achievements for Gish.
What is Gish's Metacritic score?
Gish has a Metacritic score of 80/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Gish?
Gish is developed by Cryptic Sea, Edmund McMillen and published by Chronic Logic.
Where to get Gish
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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