Precipice of Darkness, Episode One
Developed by Hothead Games · Published by Hothead Games
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, rpg game by Hothead Games, published by Hothead Games — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is the first installment in the RPG-Adventure game series based on the web comic Penny Arcade. Create your character in the classic comic style, and join Gabe and Tycho in the alternate 1920s universe of New Arcadia, where you'll combat savage enemies, solve mysteries, meet bizarre new...” — 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 Precipice of Darkness, Episode One.
| 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 | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Windows® 2000/XP/Vista™ with latest updates
- Processor: Pentium® III, AMD Athlon™ 1.0 GHz or better
- Memory: 512 MB of available system memory
- Graphics: ATI Radeon™ 9500 or better, NVIDIA GeForce™ FX 5200 or better, Intel® GMA 950 or better with 64 MB of video memory (shared or dedicated)*
- Sound: OS-supported sound card
- Hard Drive: 350 MB of available hard drive space (185 MB installed)
- Input Devices: OS-supported keyboard and mouse
- *All video cards require latest drivers supporting OpenGL®.
Recommended
- Processor: Pentium® IV, AMD Athlon™ 1.5 GHz or better
- Memory: 768 MB of available system memory
- Graphics: ATI Radeon™ or better, NVIDIA GeForce™ or better video card with 128 MB of video memory*
- Sound: 16-bit stereo- or surround-capable sound card with latest drivers
Supported languages (1)
Precipice of Darkness, Episode One 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 Precipice of Darkness, Episode One?
Steam classifies Precipice of Darkness, Episode One as a Adventure, RPG game, developed by Hothead Games. On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is the first installment in the RPG-Adventure game series based on the web comic Penny Arcade. Create your character in the classic comic style, and join Gabe and Tycho in the alternate 1920s universe of New Arcadia, where you'll combat savage enemies, solve mysteries, meet bizarre new...
How much does Precipice of Darkness, Episode One cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Precipice of Darkness, Episode One at $7.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Precipice of Darkness, Episode One single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Precipice of Darkness, Episode One: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Precipice of Darkness, Episode One on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Precipice of Darkness, Episode One for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Precipice of Darkness, Episode One out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 21, 2008.
What platforms is Precipice of Darkness, Episode One on?
Precipice of Darkness, Episode One 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 Precipice of Darkness, Episode One single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Precipice of Darkness, Episode One cost?
Steam lists it at $7.99.
Does Precipice of Darkness, Episode One have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 12 achievements for Precipice of Darkness, Episode One.
Who made Precipice of Darkness, Episode One?
Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is developed by Hothead Games and published by Hothead Games.
Where to get Precipice of Darkness, Episode One
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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