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Mean-While

Developed by Daniel Bourke · Published by Project tranquil, LLC

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseSep 4, 2020 Price$2.99

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$2.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1
Achievements17

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Daniel Bourke, published by Project tranquil, LLC — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Two rivaling megalomaniacs are forced to work together in hopes to survive each other's fortresses. Join Skeleman, and his rival, Dr. Dangerous, in the thrilling comedic adventure title: Meanwhile.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsPositive — 83% positive of 12
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:Metroidvania2D PlatformerPuzzle-PlatformerPlatformerAction-Adventure2DParody ActionFunnyNarrationPixel GraphicsCartoony

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 Mean-While.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7, or beyond
  • Processor: 2GHz
  • Memory: 1024 MB RAM
  • Graphics: VGA
  • Storage: 239 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectSound Compatible

Supported languages (1)

English

Mean-While 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 Mean-While?

Steam classifies Mean-While as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Daniel Bourke. Two rivaling megalomaniacs are forced to work together in hopes to survive each other's fortresses. Join Skeleman, and his rival, Dr. Dangerous, in the thrilling comedic adventure title: Meanwhile.

How much does Mean-While cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Mean-While at $2.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Mean-While single-player or multiplayer?

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

Is Mean-While on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Mean-While out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 4, 2020.

What platforms is Mean-While on?

Mean-While 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 Mean-While single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Mean-While cost?

Steam lists it at $2.99.

Does Mean-While have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 17 achievements for Mean-While.

Who made Mean-While?

Mean-While is developed by Daniel Bourke and published by Project tranquil, LLC.

Where to get Mean-While

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

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