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Playing God

Developed by Ben Fredericks [Collaborations] · Published by Ben Fredericks [Collaborations]

Indie
StatusOut now ReleaseSep 7, 2020 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1

Overview

An indie game by Ben Fredericks [Collaborations], published by Ben Fredericks [Collaborations] — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “An interactive narrative, FMV, sci-fi VR experience.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 55% positive of 31
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:VRInteractive FictionSci-fiPhilosophicalChoose Your Own AdventureFMVActionSimulationCasualColony SimGod GameImmersive Sim

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 Playing God.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

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 8
  • Processor: Intel i5-4590/AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 4 GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 or greater
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5-4590/AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060/AMD Radeon RX 480 or greater
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Playing God 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 Playing God?

Steam classifies Playing God as a Indie game, developed by Ben Fredericks [Collaborations]. An interactive narrative, FMV, sci-fi VR experience.

Is Playing God free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Playing God as Free to Play.

Is Playing God single-player or multiplayer?

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

Is Playing God on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Playing God out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 7, 2020.

What platforms is Playing God on?

Playing God 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 Playing God single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Playing God cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Who made Playing God?

Playing God is developed by Ben Fredericks [Collaborations] and published by Ben Fredericks [Collaborations].

Where to get Playing God

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

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