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The Archetype

Developed by Rafael Barreto, MacKenzie Kaser · Published by SA Industry

Adventure
StatusOut now ReleaseSep 16, 2015 Price$0.49

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1

Overview

An adventure game by Rafael Barreto, MacKenzie Kaser, published by SA Industry — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The Archetype is a psychological-horror where you'll be in control (or not) of Archty's psychological aspects, like Fear, Despair, Anxiety, Sadness, Jealousy, Anger, Aggression, Libido, Envy, Guilt, Depression and Solitude.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 54% positive of 125
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:AdventurePsychological HorrorStory RichAtmospheric

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 The Archetype.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
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
  • Processor: Intel i3
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 8400
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: any

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 8.1
  • Processor: Intel i7
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 980
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: any

Supported languages (1)

English

The Archetype 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 The Archetype?

Steam classifies The Archetype as a Adventure game, developed by Rafael Barreto, MacKenzie Kaser. The Archetype is a psychological-horror where you'll be in control (or not) of Archty's psychological aspects, like Fear, Despair, Anxiety, Sadness, Jealousy, Anger, Aggression, Libido, Envy, Guilt, Depression and Solitude.

How much does The Archetype cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Archetype at $0.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Archetype single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Archetype: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Archetype on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is The Archetype out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 16, 2015.

What platforms is The Archetype on?

The Archetype 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 The Archetype single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Archetype cost?

Steam lists it at $0.49.

Who made The Archetype?

The Archetype is developed by Rafael Barreto, MacKenzie Kaser and published by SA Industry.

Where to get The Archetype

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

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