Need to Know
Developed by Monomyth Games · Published by Monomyth Games
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, indie, simulation game by Monomyth Games, published by Monomyth Games — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Welcome to the Department of Liberty. Ascend the ranks of the NSA-like surveillance agency and decide: will you stand up for privacy, or help create an unstoppable police state? Spy on people’s deepest secrets, pick apart their private lives and decide their fate in this modern surveillance thriller.” — 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 Need to Know.
| 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 | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core i3
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 520 or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 460+
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Supported languages (1)
Need to Know 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 Need to Know?
Steam classifies Need to Know as a Adventure, Indie, Simulation game, developed by Monomyth Games. Welcome to the Department of Liberty. Ascend the ranks of the NSA-like surveillance agency and decide: will you stand up for privacy, or help create an unstoppable police state? Spy on people’s deepest secrets, pick apart their private lives and decide their fate in this modern surveillance thriller.
How much does Need to Know cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Need to Know at $7.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Need to Know single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Need to Know: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Need to Know on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Need to Know for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Need to Know out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 28, 2018.
What platforms is Need to Know on?
Need to Know 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 Need to Know single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Need to Know cost?
Steam lists it at $7.49.
Does Need to Know have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 10 achievements for Need to Know.
Who made Need to Know?
Need to Know is developed by Monomyth Games and published by Monomyth Games.
Where to get Need to Know
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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