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South of the Circle

Developed by State of Play · Published by 11 bit studios

AdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 3, 2022 Price$3.89 Metacritic75/100 Steam reviews1,303

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$3.89
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic75/100
Steam reviews1,303
Languages15
Achievements10
DLC3

Overview

An adventure, indie game by State of Play, published by 11 bit studios — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “South of the Circle is a deep narrative experience of the emerging relationship between Peter and Clara, Cambridge academics involved in a political conflict. The story focuses on promises made in between career and true love, where our choices burdened by our past seem to be illusory.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 84% positive of 1,363
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:AdventureInteractive FictionStory RichCinematicDramaVisual NovelAtmosphericSingleplayerStylizedCold WarMinimalistEmotional

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 South of the Circle.

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

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7
  • Processor: 2.8 GHz Dual Core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 660, Radeon R7 370 or equivalent with 2 GB of video RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 960, Radeon RX 570 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Supported languages (15)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainArabicDutchJapaneseKoreanPortuguese - PortugalRussianSimplified ChineseTraditional ChineseTurkishPortuguese - Brazil

South of the Circle 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 South of the Circle?

Steam classifies South of the Circle as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by State of Play. South of the Circle is a deep narrative experience of the emerging relationship between Peter and Clara, Cambridge academics involved in a political conflict. The story focuses on promises made in between career and true love, where our choices burdened by our past seem to be illusory.

How much does South of the Circle cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists South of the Circle at $3.89. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is South of the Circle single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for South of the Circle: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is South of the Circle on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is South of the Circle out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 3, 2022.

What platforms is South of the Circle on?

South of the Circle 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 South of the Circle single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does South of the Circle cost?

Steam lists it at $3.89.

Does South of the Circle have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 10 achievements for South of the Circle.

What is South of the Circle's Metacritic score?

South of the Circle has a Metacritic score of 75/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made South of the Circle?

South of the Circle is developed by State of Play and published by 11 bit studios.

Where to get South of the Circle

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

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