Proteus
Developed by Ed Key and David Kanaga · Published by Twisted Tree
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, casual, indie game by Ed Key and David Kanaga, published by Twisted Tree — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Proteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it.” — 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 Proteus.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| 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 *: Windows XP SP3
- Processor: 1.8GHz
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000
- Hard Drive: 100 MB HD space
Recommended
- Processor: 2.2GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512 MB NVidia or ATI graphics card
- Hard Drive: 100 MB HD space
Supported languages (1)
Proteus 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 Proteus?
Steam classifies Proteus as a Adventure, Casual, Indie game, developed by Ed Key and David Kanaga. Proteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it.
How much does Proteus cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Proteus at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Proteus single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Proteus: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Proteus on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Proteus for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Proteus out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 30, 2013.
What platforms is Proteus on?
Proteus 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 Proteus single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Proteus cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
What is Proteus's Metacritic score?
Proteus has a Metacritic score of 80/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Proteus?
Proteus is developed by Ed Key and David Kanaga and published by Twisted Tree.
Where to get Proteus
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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