Penumbra Overture
Developed by Frictional Games · Published by Frictional Games
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Frictional Games, published by Frictional Games — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Penumbra: Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore.” — 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 Penumbra Overture.
| 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: XP/Vista
- Processor: 1.0 Ghz
- Memory: 256MB(XP)
- Graphics: Radeon 8500 / Geforce 3(MX4 Not supported)
- Hard Drive: 800MB Free Space
- Sound: Soundblaster compatible
Supported languages (1)
Penumbra Overture 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 Penumbra Overture?
Steam classifies Penumbra Overture as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Frictional Games. Penumbra: Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore.
How much does Penumbra Overture cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Penumbra Overture at $3.39. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Penumbra Overture single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Penumbra Overture: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Penumbra Overture on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Penumbra Overture for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Penumbra Overture out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 6, 2009.
What platforms is Penumbra Overture on?
Penumbra Overture 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 Penumbra Overture single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Penumbra Overture cost?
Steam lists it at $3.39.
What is Penumbra Overture's Metacritic score?
Penumbra Overture has a Metacritic score of 73/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Penumbra Overture?
Penumbra Overture is developed by Frictional Games and published by Frictional Games.
Where to get Penumbra Overture
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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