The Meaning
Developed by Ember Eye Studio · Published by Ember Eye Studio
At a glance
Overview
An action, casual, indie game by Ember Eye Studio, published by Ember Eye Studio — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “"The Meaning" is a first-person psychological horror game focused on tense exploration and immersive storytelling. You are Ethen Daniels, a man who is struggling with the loss of his family and is now pursuing the meaning of life once again.” — 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 Meaning.
| 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 10 - 64 bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3 4130 / AMD FX 6300
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 950 / AMD RX 550
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 - 64 bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD FX-8350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 560
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Supported languages (10)
The Meaning 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 Meaning?
Steam classifies The Meaning as a Action, Casual, Indie game, developed by Ember Eye Studio. "The Meaning" is a first-person psychological horror game focused on tense exploration and immersive storytelling. You are Ethen Daniels, a man who is struggling with the loss of his family and is now pursuing the meaning of life once again.
How much does The Meaning cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Meaning at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Meaning single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Meaning: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Meaning on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Meaning for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Meaning out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 22, 2022.
What platforms is The Meaning on?
The Meaning 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 Meaning single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Meaning cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Does The Meaning have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 13 achievements for The Meaning.
Who made The Meaning?
The Meaning is developed by Ember Eye Studio and published by Ember Eye Studio.
Where to get The Meaning
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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