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PERISH

Developed by ITEM42 · Published by HandyGames

ActionIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseFeb 2, 2023 Price$4.99 Metacritic62/100 Steam reviews362

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic62/100
Steam reviews362
Languages16
Achievements67
DLC1

Overview

An action, indie game by ITEM42, published by HandyGames — single-player, multi-player, co-op, online co-op.

Steam’s own one-line description: “PERISH is a stylish 1-4 player FPS with a cross to bear. Slay hordes of creatures on the black sands of Purgatory and sell their gold-stained corpses to craven priests. Kill magnificent bosses and use the proceeds to gain entrance to Elysium, a place of cosmic revelations.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 72% positive of 531
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:ActionViolentGoreIndieRogue-liteOnline Co-OpFirst-PersonFPSMultiplayerDemonsSingleplayerPvE

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 PERISH.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opYes
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

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 / AMD FX-6300
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 960 2GB/ Radeon R9 270X 2GB or better
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 16 GB available space

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel i7 / AMD Ryzen 7
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1070 4GB / Radeon RX 5700-XT 4GB or better
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 16 GB available space

Supported languages (16)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainCzechJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese - BrazilRussianSimplified ChineseSpanish - Latin AmericaThaiTraditional ChineseTurkish

PERISH 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 PERISH?

Steam classifies PERISH as a Action, Indie game, developed by ITEM42. PERISH is a stylish 1-4 player FPS with a cross to bear. Slay hordes of creatures on the black sands of Purgatory and sell their gold-stained corpses to craven priests. Kill magnificent bosses and use the proceeds to gain entrance to Elysium, a place of cosmic revelations.

How much does PERISH cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists PERISH at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is PERISH single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for PERISH: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is PERISH on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is PERISH out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 2, 2023.

What platforms is PERISH on?

PERISH 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 PERISH single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op.

How much does PERISH cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

Does PERISH have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 67 achievements for PERISH.

What is PERISH's Metacritic score?

PERISH has a Metacritic score of 62/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made PERISH?

PERISH is developed by ITEM42 and published by HandyGames.

Where to get PERISH

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

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