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The Designer's Curse

Developed by CBGames · Published by CBGames

IndieFree To Play
StatusOut now ReleaseJul 29, 2019 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1

Overview

An indie, free to play game by CBGames, published by CBGames — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Chapter 2 is OUT NOW! The first chapter of an unforgettable survival horror experience. Solve puzzles and work your way through this terrifying place. You may be more familiar with it than you initially think.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 89% positive of 796
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Player-voted tags:HorrorSurvival HorrorSingleplayerPsychological HorrorAtmosphericActionPuzzleFirst-PersonStealthExplorationLovecraftianFree to Play

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 Designer's Curse.

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

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10
  • Processor: 2.0Ghz or faster
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon X1000/GF 6 - Integrated graphics and very low budget cards might not work.
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.0Ghz or faster
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 or greater
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

The Designer's Curse 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 Designer's Curse?

Steam classifies The Designer's Curse as a Indie, Free To Play game, developed by CBGames. Chapter 2 is OUT NOW! The first chapter of an unforgettable survival horror experience. Solve puzzles and work your way through this terrifying place. You may be more familiar with it than you initially think.

Is The Designer's Curse free to play?

Yes — Steam lists The Designer's Curse as Free to Play.

Is The Designer's Curse single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Designer's Curse: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Designer's Curse on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is The Designer's Curse out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 29, 2019.

What platforms is The Designer's Curse on?

The Designer's Curse 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 Designer's Curse single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Designer's Curse cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Who made The Designer's Curse?

The Designer's Curse is developed by CBGames and published by CBGames.

Where to get The Designer's Curse

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

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