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The Dweller

Developed by Villainous Games · Published by Forever Entertainment S. A.

CasualIndieSimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 19, 2016 Price$0.84 Steam reviews401

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.84
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews401
Languages1
Achievements11

Overview

A casual, indie, simulation game by Villainous Games, published by Forever Entertainment S. A. — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The Dweller is a puzzle game where you play as the MONSTER! It's time to get rid of all those pesky archaeologists snooping around in your lair. SCARE them, CRUSH them, DEVOUR them! ELIMINATE THE INTRUDERS!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 94% positive of 734
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:IndieCasualSimulationStrategyPuzzleVillain ProtagonistPixel Graphics2D

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 Dweller.

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: 1.0 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX compatible graphics
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 200 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

The Dweller 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 Dweller?

Steam classifies The Dweller as a Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Villainous Games. The Dweller is a puzzle game where you play as the MONSTER! It's time to get rid of all those pesky archaeologists snooping around in your lair. SCARE them, CRUSH them, DEVOUR them! ELIMINATE THE INTRUDERS!

How much does The Dweller cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Dweller at $0.84. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Dweller single-player or multiplayer?

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

Is The Dweller on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is The Dweller out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 19, 2016.

What platforms is The Dweller on?

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

Is The Dweller single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Dweller cost?

Steam lists it at $0.84.

Does The Dweller have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 11 achievements for The Dweller.

Who made The Dweller?

The Dweller is developed by Villainous Games and published by Forever Entertainment S. A..

Where to get The Dweller

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

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