Running Water
Developed by Mechanical Dragon Studios · Published by Mechanical Dragon Studios
At a glance
Overview
An action, indie game by Mechanical Dragon Studios, published by Mechanical Dragon Studios — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “You are a "Runner" known as subject #0076101, created out of water by a tyrannical A.I. that runs the facility. During testing an error occurs and you are released unexpectedly into the basement where you must run, jump, climb and fight for your freedom using the tools found along the way.” — 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 Running Water.
| 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 | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or newer
- Processor: Dual Core (2.0 GHZ)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Dedicated graphics card with 512MB RAM and Webgl enabled
- Storage: 400 MB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or newer
- Processor: Quad Core (3.0 GHZ)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Dedicated graphics card with 1024MB VRAM and Webgl enabled
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported languages (1)
Running Water 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 Running Water?
Steam classifies Running Water as a Action, Indie game, developed by Mechanical Dragon Studios. You are a "Runner" known as subject #0076101, created out of water by a tyrannical A.I. that runs the facility. During testing an error occurs and you are released unexpectedly into the basement where you must run, jump, climb and fight for your freedom using the tools found along the way.
How much does Running Water cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Running Water at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Running Water single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Running Water: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Running Water on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Running Water for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Running Water out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 24, 2021.
What platforms is Running Water on?
Running Water 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 Running Water single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Running Water cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Does Running Water have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 15 achievements for Running Water.
Who made Running Water?
Running Water is developed by Mechanical Dragon Studios and published by Mechanical Dragon Studios.
Where to get Running Water
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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