The Initiate
Developed by Deceptive Games Ltd. · Published by Deceptive Games Ltd.
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Deceptive Games Ltd., published by Deceptive Games Ltd. — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The Initiate is a mystery puzzle game. You awake in a house full of traps and puzzles - This is your trial; complete it, or die!” — 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 Initiate.
| 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 7, 64-bits
- Processor: Intel i7 4790k
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 or AMD equivalent
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 7 GB available space
- Sound Card: Compatible Sound Card
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10, 64-bits
- Processor: Intel i7 7700k
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 or AMD equivalent
- Storage: 7 GB available space
- Sound Card: Compatible Sound Card
Supported languages (1)
The Initiate 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 Initiate?
Steam classifies The Initiate as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Deceptive Games Ltd.. The Initiate is a mystery puzzle game. You awake in a house full of traps and puzzles - This is your trial; complete it, or die!
How much does The Initiate cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Initiate at $2.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Initiate single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Initiate: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Initiate on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Initiate for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Initiate out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 1, 2017.
What platforms is The Initiate on?
The Initiate 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 Initiate single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Initiate cost?
Steam lists it at $2.49.
Does The Initiate have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 24 achievements for The Initiate.
Who made The Initiate?
The Initiate is developed by Deceptive Games Ltd. and published by Deceptive Games Ltd..
Where to get The Initiate
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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