Out now

The Steps as we know them

Developed by The Provision Games · Published by The Provision Games

CasualIndieStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 31, 2021 Price$4.99

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1
Achievements7

Overview

A casual, indie, strategy game by The Provision Games, published by The Provision Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Use the moves of chess to solve puzzles. Find your way with six different pieces, through six different worlds. Use a varying way of thinking in each world.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Owners (est.)0 – 20000
Player-voted tags:DifficultPuzzleChessLogicMinimalistGrid-Based MovementLinearCasualAbstractRelaxingEducationColorful

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 Steps as we know them.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
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
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core Processor
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Video card with 512MB of VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 150 MB available space

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Supported languages (1)

English

The Steps as we know them 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 Steps as we know them?

Steam classifies The Steps as we know them as a Casual, Indie, Strategy game, developed by The Provision Games. Use the moves of chess to solve puzzles. Find your way with six different pieces, through six different worlds. Use a varying way of thinking in each world.

How much does The Steps as we know them cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Steps as we know them at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Steps as we know them single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Steps as we know them: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Steps as we know them on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is The Steps as we know them out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 31, 2021.

What platforms is The Steps as we know them on?

The Steps as we know them 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 Steps as we know them single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Steps as we know them cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

Does The Steps as we know them have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 7 achievements for The Steps as we know them.

Who made The Steps as we know them?

The Steps as we know them is developed by The Provision Games and published by The Provision Games.

Where to get The Steps as we know them

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

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