Out now

The Rose and I

Developed by Eugene Chung, Jimmy Maidens, Terry Kaleas · Published by Penrose Studios

CasualIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseApr 5, 2016 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1

Overview

A casual, indie game by Eugene Chung, Jimmy Maidens, published by Penrose Studios — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “An immersive, animated VR film. Crafted by the artists, animators and storytellers of Penrose Studios, “The Rose And I” is about loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. Come meet a lonely Rose living in the unlikeliest of places, and join her as she transports you to a brand new universe.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 89% positive of 184
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:IndieCasualVRFree to PlayMovie

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 Rose and I.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel i5-4590
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR

Supported languages (1)

English

The Rose and I 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 Rose and I?

Steam classifies The Rose and I as a Casual, Indie game, developed by Eugene Chung, Jimmy Maidens. An immersive, animated VR film. Crafted by the artists, animators and storytellers of Penrose Studios, “The Rose And I” is about loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. Come meet a lonely Rose living in the unlikeliest of places, and join her as she transports you to a brand new universe.

Is The Rose and I free to play?

Yes — Steam lists The Rose and I as Free to Play.

Is The Rose and I single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Rose and I: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Rose and I on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is The Rose and I out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 5, 2016.

What platforms is The Rose and I on?

The Rose and I 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 Rose and I single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Rose and I cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Who made The Rose and I?

The Rose and I is developed by Eugene Chung, Jimmy Maidens, Terry Kaleas and published by Penrose Studios.

Where to get The Rose and I

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

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