The Glow
Developed by Brainwashing games · Published by Brainwashing games
At a glance
Overview
A rpg, strategy game by Brainwashing games, published by Brainwashing games — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Red pill every day will keep you sane! “The Glow” is a single player, survival game with roguelike elements. Take control over one of the six characters, explore semi-randomly generated world and try to survive without losing your sanity in the process!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 Glow.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| 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 XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
- Processor: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 1024 x 768 pixels or higher resolution
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
The Glow 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 Glow?
Steam classifies The Glow as a RPG, Strategy game, developed by Brainwashing games. Red pill every day will keep you sane! “The Glow” is a single player, survival game with roguelike elements. Take control over one of the six characters, explore semi-randomly generated world and try to survive without losing your sanity in the process!
How much does The Glow cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Glow at $3.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Glow single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Glow: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Glow on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Glow for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Glow out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 10, 2015.
What platforms is The Glow on?
The Glow 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 Glow single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Glow cost?
Steam lists it at $3.99.
Does The Glow have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 11 achievements for The Glow.
Who made The Glow?
The Glow is developed by Brainwashing games and published by Brainwashing games.
Where to get The Glow
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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