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The Shivah

Published by Wadjet Eye Games

AdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseNov 21, 2013 Price$2.49 Steam reviews584

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$2.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews584
Languages1
Achievements10

Overview

An adventure, indie game, published by Wadjet Eye Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Russell Stone is a Jewish Rabbi at a poor synagogue in New York City. He is a devout man with a problem. Membership is way down and he lacks the funds to keep his synagogue open. Things are looking very bleak, and he has grown progressively more cynical and bitter with the passage of time.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 81% positive of 831
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:Point & ClickAdventureIndieNoirSingleplayerStory RichShort2DPixel GraphicsMysteryDetectiveClassic

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 Shivah.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
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: Win 2000 or higher
  • Processor: Pentium or higher
  • Memory: 64 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 256-colour: 266 Mhz or above
  • Storage: 150 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Supports all DirectX-compatible sound cards

Supported languages (1)

English

The Shivah 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 Shivah?

Steam classifies The Shivah as a Adventure, Indie game. Russell Stone is a Jewish Rabbi at a poor synagogue in New York City. He is a devout man with a problem. Membership is way down and he lacks the funds to keep his synagogue open. Things are looking very bleak, and he has grown progressively more cynical and bitter with the passage of time.

How much does The Shivah cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Shivah at $2.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Shivah single-player or multiplayer?

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

Is The Shivah on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is The Shivah out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 21, 2013.

What platforms is The Shivah on?

The Shivah is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The Shivah single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Shivah cost?

Steam lists it at $2.49.

Does The Shivah have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 10 achievements for The Shivah.

Who made The Shivah?

The Shivah is developed by — and published by Wadjet Eye Games.

Where to get The Shivah

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

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