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Subsurface Circular

Developed by Bithell Games · Published by Bithell Games

AdventureCasualIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 17, 2017 Price$2.99 Metacritic83/100 Steam reviews1,489

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player
Price$2.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic83/100
Steam reviews1,489
Languages1
Achievements13

Overview

An adventure, casual, indie game by Bithell Games, published by Bithell Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “When the truth is buried, go underground. Step into this new take on text-based adventure from the award-winning team behind Thomas Was Alone and Volume. A short story that hands you the fate of the world above, as a detective looking for answers on the Subsurface Circular.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsOverwhelmingly Positive — 95% positive of 1,889
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:Visual NovelInvestigationDetectiveChoices MatterText-BasedConversationMysteryRobotsSci-fiStory RichNoirAdventure

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 Subsurface Circular.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: 2.5 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated 2048 MB+
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Subsurface Circular 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 Subsurface Circular?

Steam classifies Subsurface Circular as a Adventure, Casual, Indie game, developed by Bithell Games. When the truth is buried, go underground. Step into this new take on text-based adventure from the award-winning team behind Thomas Was Alone and Volume. A short story that hands you the fate of the world above, as a detective looking for answers on the Subsurface Circular.

How much does Subsurface Circular cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Subsurface Circular at $2.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Subsurface Circular single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Subsurface Circular: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Subsurface Circular on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Subsurface Circular out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 17, 2017.

What platforms is Subsurface Circular on?

Subsurface Circular is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Subsurface Circular single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Subsurface Circular cost?

Steam lists it at $2.99.

Does Subsurface Circular have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 13 achievements for Subsurface Circular.

What is Subsurface Circular's Metacritic score?

Subsurface Circular has a Metacritic score of 83/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Subsurface Circular?

Subsurface Circular is developed by Bithell Games and published by Bithell Games.

Where to get Subsurface Circular

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

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