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That Dragon, Cancer

Developed by Numinous Games · Published by Numinous Games

AdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 11, 2016 Price$9.99 Metacritic78/100 Steam reviews1,358

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$9.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic78/100
Steam reviews1,358
Languages1

Overview

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

Steam’s own one-line description: “An immersive, narrative videogame that retells Joel Green’s 4-year fight against cancer through about two hours of poetic, imaginative gameplay that explores themes of faith, hope and love.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 90% positive of 1,478
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:IndieStory RichEmotionalAdventureWalking SimulatorNarrationAtmosphericSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackDocumentarySurrealPoint & Click

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 That Dragon, Cancer.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 or higher
  • Processor: 1.80GHz dual core processor
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Video card with 512MB of VRAM
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes (Headphones highly recommended)

Supported languages (1)

English

That Dragon, Cancer 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 That Dragon, Cancer?

Steam classifies That Dragon, Cancer as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Numinous Games. An immersive, narrative videogame that retells Joel Green’s 4-year fight against cancer through about two hours of poetic, imaginative gameplay that explores themes of faith, hope and love.

How much does That Dragon, Cancer cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists That Dragon, Cancer at $9.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is That Dragon, Cancer single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for That Dragon, Cancer: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is That Dragon, Cancer on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is That Dragon, Cancer out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 11, 2016.

What platforms is That Dragon, Cancer on?

That Dragon, Cancer 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 That Dragon, Cancer single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does That Dragon, Cancer cost?

Steam lists it at $9.99.

What is That Dragon, Cancer's Metacritic score?

That Dragon, Cancer has a Metacritic score of 78/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made That Dragon, Cancer?

That Dragon, Cancer is developed by Numinous Games and published by Numinous Games.

Where to get That Dragon, Cancer

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

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