It Stares Back
Developed by Light Arc Studio Ltd · Published by Light Arc Studio Ltd
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Light Arc Studio Ltd, published by Light Arc Studio Ltd — single-player. It is in Early Access.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Enter The Great Tapestry: Once a land of candy-colored dreams, now a tattered realm of perilous ruin. This dark-fantasy RTS weaves RPG mechanics into a hand painted, lore-rich story. Will you gaze into the void? Be wary, traveler... IT STARES BACK” — 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 It Stares Back.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1+
- Graphics: DX10+
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Supported languages (1)
It Stares Back 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 It Stares Back?
Steam classifies It Stares Back as a Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy game, developed by Light Arc Studio Ltd. Enter The Great Tapestry: Once a land of candy-colored dreams, now a tattered realm of perilous ruin. This dark-fantasy RTS weaves RPG mechanics into a hand painted, lore-rich story. Will you gaze into the void? Be wary, traveler... IT STARES BACK
How much does It Stares Back cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists It Stares Back at $9.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is It Stares Back single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for It Stares Back: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is It Stares Back on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists It Stares Back for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is It Stares Back out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 25, 2019.
What platforms is It Stares Back on?
It Stares Back 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 It Stares Back single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does It Stares Back cost?
Steam lists it at $9.99.
Who made It Stares Back?
It Stares Back is developed by Light Arc Studio Ltd and published by Light Arc Studio Ltd.
Where to get It Stares Back
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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