Out now · Early Access

The Parallax Effect

Developed by Danstarr13 · Published by Danstarr13

ActionAdventureFree To PlayIndie
StatusOut now · Early Access ReleaseDec 31, 2017 Price

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP
Price
StatusOut now · Early Access
Early accessYes
Languages1
Achievements20

Overview

An action, adventure, free to play game by Danstarr13, published by Danstarr13 — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp. It is in Early Access.

Steam’s own one-line description: “You're a survivor of "The Parallax Effect". A government run project which took a dark, unforeseen turn for the worst several years ago. You are now left with no memory and seemingly lost in an abandoned world reclaimed by nature, but you might not be alone...” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 46% positive of 239
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:Free to PlayMultiplayerSurvivalAdventureActionIndieEarly AccessOpen WorldHorror

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 Parallax Effect.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

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 7 64-bit
  • Processor: Core i5 2.4 Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7870 (At least 2GB of dedicated VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 7 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: If your PC is a potato you might have a few issues... Don't blame me!

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Core i7 3.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970/AMD Radeon 7950 (3GB of dedicated VRAM or more)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 7 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: If you have all of the above you should be good-to-go!

Supported languages (1)

English

The Parallax Effect 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 Parallax Effect?

Steam classifies The Parallax Effect as a Action, Adventure, Free To Play, Indie game, developed by Danstarr13. You're a survivor of "The Parallax Effect". A government run project which took a dark, unforeseen turn for the worst several years ago. You are now left with no memory and seemingly lost in an abandoned world reclaimed by nature, but you might not be alone...

How much does The Parallax Effect cost?

As of June 2026, Steam hasn’t published a price for The Parallax Effect. We won’t guess one — check its Steam page.

Is The Parallax Effect single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Parallax Effect: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is The Parallax Effect on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is The Parallax Effect out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 31, 2017.

What platforms is The Parallax Effect on?

The Parallax Effect 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 Parallax Effect single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP.

How much does The Parallax Effect cost?

A current price isn't recorded in our data — check the Steam page.

Does The Parallax Effect have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 20 achievements for The Parallax Effect.

Who made The Parallax Effect?

The Parallax Effect is developed by Danstarr13 and published by Danstarr13.

Where to get The Parallax Effect

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

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