Placebo Effect
Developed by Rapt Interactive · Published by Rapt Interactive
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Rapt Interactive, published by Rapt Interactive — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Placebo Effect is a fast-paced shooter video game set in a stunning 3D world of hostile inner-space. It combines flying, shooting, and challenging boss fights in a perilous microverse of mystifying science.” — 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 Placebo Effect.
| 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 | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 32-bit
- Processor: 2.0+ GHz multi-core processor
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GPU (Integrated): Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge) or AMD Radeon R5 series (Kaveri line)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2500 MB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: 2.0+ GHz multi-core processor
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 670 GTX or AMD Radeon 7950 HD series card or higher
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2500 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
Placebo Effect 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 Placebo Effect?
Steam classifies Placebo Effect as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Rapt Interactive. Placebo Effect is a fast-paced shooter video game set in a stunning 3D world of hostile inner-space. It combines flying, shooting, and challenging boss fights in a perilous microverse of mystifying science.
Is Placebo Effect free to play?
Yes — Steam lists Placebo Effect as Free to Play.
Is Placebo Effect single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Placebo Effect: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Placebo Effect on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Placebo Effect for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Placebo Effect out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 3, 2019.
What platforms is Placebo Effect on?
Placebo Effect 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 Placebo Effect single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Placebo Effect cost?
It's free to play, per Steam.
Does Placebo Effect have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 9 achievements for Placebo Effect.
Who made Placebo Effect?
Placebo Effect is developed by Rapt Interactive and published by Rapt Interactive.
Where to get Placebo Effect
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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