The Descendant
Developed by Gaming Corps AB · Published by Microids Indie, Microids
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, casual, indie game by Gaming Corps AB, published by Microids Indie — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “In THE DESCENDANT, the end of the world is only the start. With what remains of humanity protected in underground Ark facilities, your mission is to keep survivors alive, while discovering a far greater conspiracy buried within Ark-01.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Descendant.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista+
- Processor: Intel i3 2.0GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD or nVidia card with 1GB RAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 12 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel i5 2.5GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia 500 series or higher
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 12 GB available space
Supported languages (5)
The Descendant 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 Descendant?
Steam classifies The Descendant as a Adventure, Casual, Indie game, developed by Gaming Corps AB. In THE DESCENDANT, the end of the world is only the start. With what remains of humanity protected in underground Ark facilities, your mission is to keep survivors alive, while discovering a far greater conspiracy buried within Ark-01.
How much does The Descendant cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Descendant at $1.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Descendant single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Descendant: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Descendant on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Descendant for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Descendant out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 24, 2016.
What platforms is The Descendant on?
The Descendant 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 The Descendant single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Descendant cost?
Steam lists it at $1.49.
Does The Descendant have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 50 achievements for The Descendant.
What is The Descendant's Metacritic score?
The Descendant has a Metacritic score of 59/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made The Descendant?
The Descendant is developed by Gaming Corps AB and published by Microids Indie, Microids.
Where to get The Descendant
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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