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Horace

Developed by Paul Helman, Sean Scaplehorn · Published by 505 Games

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseJul 18, 2019 Price$4.49 Metacritic81/100 Steam reviews350

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$4.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic81/100
Steam reviews350
Languages5
Achievements58
DLC1

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Paul Helman, Sean Scaplehorn, published by 505 Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “"The best platformer of 2019."Horace is a huge platforming adventure which pushes the boundaries of the genre with a profound story of a small robot learning of life, the universe and Douglas Adams. Made by videogame lovers for videogame lovers!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 80% positive of 665
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:IndieStory RichAdventureActionPlatformerMetroidvaniaPixel GraphicsCinematicDifficultPuzzle-Platformer2DComedy

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 Horace.

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 7
  • Processor: Intel i5
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Any DX12 graphics card
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 12 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any, onboard

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Any DX12 graphics card
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 12 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any, or onboard

Supported languages (5)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - Spain

Horace 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 Horace?

Steam classifies Horace as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Paul Helman, Sean Scaplehorn. "The best platformer of 2019."Horace is a huge platforming adventure which pushes the boundaries of the genre with a profound story of a small robot learning of life, the universe and Douglas Adams. Made by videogame lovers for videogame lovers!

How much does Horace cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Horace at $4.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Horace single-player or multiplayer?

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

Is Horace on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Horace out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 18, 2019.

What platforms is Horace on?

Horace 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 Horace single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Horace cost?

Steam lists it at $4.49.

Does Horace have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 58 achievements for Horace.

What is Horace's Metacritic score?

Horace has a Metacritic score of 81/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Horace?

Horace is developed by Paul Helman, Sean Scaplehorn and published by 505 Games.

Where to get Horace

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

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