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Obduction

Developed by Cyan, Inc. · Published by Cyan, Inc.

AdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 24, 2016 Price$11.99 Metacritic76/100 Steam reviews3,013

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player
Price$11.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic76/100
Steam reviews3,013
Languages10
Achievements15
DLC2

Overview

An adventure, indie game by Cyan, Inc., published by Cyan, Inc. — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “A new sci-fi adventure from Cyan, the creators of Myst. Abducted far across the universe, you find yourself on a broken alien landscape with odd pieces of Earth. Explore, uncover, solve, and find a way to make it home.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 80% positive of 3,857
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players5
Player-voted tags:AdventurePuzzleExplorationIndieFirst-PersonMysterySurrealVRWalking SimulatorAtmosphericStory RichOpen World

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 Obduction.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64 bit or newer
  • Processor: CPU Intel i5-2500 equivalent or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 660 GTX w/1GB / AMD 7700 series w/1GB equivalent or better
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC
  • Additional Notes: For VR: NVIDIA 970 or AMD 480 (equivalent or greater)

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 bit
  • Processor: CPU Intel i5-4590 equivalent or better
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 w/4 GB / AMD R9 290 w/4 GB equivalent or better
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: For VR: NVIDIA 980/1060 or AMD Fury (equivalent or greater)

Supported languages (10)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainRussianSimplified ChinesePolishDutchPortuguese - Brazil

Obduction 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 Obduction?

Steam classifies Obduction as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Cyan, Inc.. A new sci-fi adventure from Cyan, the creators of Myst. Abducted far across the universe, you find yourself on a broken alien landscape with odd pieces of Earth. Explore, uncover, solve, and find a way to make it home.

How much does Obduction cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Obduction at $11.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Obduction single-player or multiplayer?

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

Is Obduction on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Obduction out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 24, 2016.

What platforms is Obduction on?

Obduction is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Obduction single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Obduction cost?

Steam lists it at $11.99.

Does Obduction have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 15 achievements for Obduction.

What is Obduction's Metacritic score?

Obduction has a Metacritic score of 76/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Obduction?

Obduction is developed by Cyan, Inc. and published by Cyan, Inc..

Where to get Obduction

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

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