THE INDIE DEV
Developed by Maxwell Software · Published by Maxwell Software
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, casual, indie game by Maxwell Software, published by Maxwell Software — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “THE INDIE DEV invites you, the player, to a behind-the-scenes look at one wannabe indie darling's sordid tryst with game development. Learn what it takes to be an amateur, laugh at jokes, experience plot twists, and join our rookie dev on a rollercoaster ride that's rapidly running out of track.” — 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 INDIE DEV.
| 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
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450H @ 2.00 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050
- Storage: 6 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core Processor @ 3.59 GHz
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070
- Storage: 6 GB available space
Supported languages (1)
THE INDIE DEV 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 INDIE DEV?
Steam classifies THE INDIE DEV as a Adventure, Casual, Indie game, developed by Maxwell Software. THE INDIE DEV invites you, the player, to a behind-the-scenes look at one wannabe indie darling's sordid tryst with game development. Learn what it takes to be an amateur, laugh at jokes, experience plot twists, and join our rookie dev on a rollercoaster ride that's rapidly running out of track.
How much does THE INDIE DEV cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists THE INDIE DEV at $3.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is THE INDIE DEV single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for THE INDIE DEV: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is THE INDIE DEV on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists THE INDIE DEV for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is THE INDIE DEV out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 27, 2024.
What platforms is THE INDIE DEV on?
THE INDIE DEV 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 INDIE DEV single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does THE INDIE DEV cost?
Steam lists it at $3.99.
Does THE INDIE DEV have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 8 achievements for THE INDIE DEV.
Who made THE INDIE DEV?
THE INDIE DEV is developed by Maxwell Software and published by Maxwell Software.
Where to get THE INDIE DEV
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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