Out now

The Messenger

Developed by Sabotage · Published by Devolver Digital

ActionIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 30, 2018 Price$3.99 Metacritic83/100 Steam reviews10,502

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$3.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic83/100
Steam reviews10,502
Languages10
Achievements48
DLC5

Overview

An action, indie game by Sabotage, published by Devolver Digital — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Messenger.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
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 Service Pack 1 or newer (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel core i5-4210 1.7ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4400
  • Storage: 1200 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard soundcard or better

Supported languages (10)

EnglishFrenchGermanSpanish - SpainSimplified ChineseTraditional ChineseJapaneseKoreanPortuguese - BrazilRussian

The Messenger 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 Messenger?

Steam classifies The Messenger as a Action, Indie game, developed by Sabotage. As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

How much does The Messenger cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Messenger at $3.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Messenger single-player or multiplayer?

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

Is The Messenger on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is The Messenger out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 30, 2018.

What platforms is The Messenger on?

The Messenger 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 Messenger single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Messenger cost?

Steam lists it at $3.99.

Does The Messenger have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 48 achievements for The Messenger.

What is The Messenger's Metacritic score?

The Messenger has a Metacritic score of 83/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made The Messenger?

The Messenger is developed by Sabotage and published by Devolver Digital.

Where to get The Messenger

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

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