The Talos Principle
Developed by Croteam · Published by Devolver Digital, Croteam
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Croteam, published by Devolver Digital — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Talos Principle.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Quad-core 3.0 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 8 GB available space
Supported languages (13)
The Talos Principle 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 Talos Principle?
Steam classifies The Talos Principle as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Croteam. The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
How much does The Talos Principle cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Talos Principle at $4.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Talos Principle single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Talos Principle: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Talos Principle on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Talos Principle for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Talos Principle out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 11, 2014.
What platforms is The Talos Principle on?
The Talos Principle 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 Talos Principle single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Talos Principle cost?
Steam lists it at $4.49.
Does The Talos Principle have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 40 achievements for The Talos Principle.
What is The Talos Principle's Metacritic score?
The Talos Principle has a Metacritic score of 85/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made The Talos Principle?
The Talos Principle is developed by Croteam and published by Devolver Digital, Croteam.
Where to get The Talos Principle
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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