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Journey of a Roach

Developed by Koboldgames, Daedalic Entertainment · Published by Daedalic Entertainment

AdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseNov 4, 2013 Price$1.04 Metacritic65/100 Steam reviews1,525

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.04
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic65/100
Steam reviews1,525
Languages18
Achievements18

Overview

An adventure, indie game by Koboldgames, Daedalic Entertainment, published by Daedalic Entertainment — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Nuclear war, post apocalypse, barren and lifeless wastelands.Lifeless? Not so much!Mutated insects have made their home in a bomb shelter and they're set on exploring the world.Let this point&click adventure welcome you to a hilariously bizarre end time world and join the roaches Jim and Bud on their journey to the surface.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 89% positive of 1,966
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Player-voted tags:AdventureIndiePoint & ClickPuzzleComedySingleplayerPost-apocalypticShortCasualCuteControllerFunny

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 Journey of a Roach.

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 Vista/7
  • Processor: 2.5 GHz (Single Core) or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 256 MB RAM (shared memory not recommended)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers
  • Additional Notes: Keyboard, Mouse

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7/8
  • Processor: 2.5 GHz (Single Core) or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 512 MB RAM (shared memory not recommended)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers
  • Additional Notes: Keyboard, Mouse, Microsoft XBox Controller

Supported languages (18)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainArabicCzechDanishDutchFinnishJapaneseNorwegianPolishPortuguese - BrazilRussianSwedishTurkishTraditional Chinese

Journey of a Roach 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 Journey of a Roach?

Steam classifies Journey of a Roach as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Koboldgames, Daedalic Entertainment. Nuclear war, post apocalypse, barren and lifeless wastelands.Lifeless? Not so much!Mutated insects have made their home in a bomb shelter and they're set on exploring the world.Let this point&click adventure welcome you to a hilariously bizarre end time world and join the roaches Jim and Bud on their journey to the surface.

How much does Journey of a Roach cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Journey of a Roach at $1.04. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Journey of a Roach single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Journey of a Roach: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Journey of a Roach on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Journey of a Roach out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 4, 2013.

What platforms is Journey of a Roach on?

Journey of a Roach 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 Journey of a Roach single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Journey of a Roach cost?

Steam lists it at $1.04.

Does Journey of a Roach have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 18 achievements for Journey of a Roach.

What is Journey of a Roach's Metacritic score?

Journey of a Roach has a Metacritic score of 65/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Journey of a Roach?

Journey of a Roach is developed by Koboldgames, Daedalic Entertainment and published by Daedalic Entertainment.

Where to get Journey of a Roach

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

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