The Tartarus Key
Developed by Vertical Reach · Published by Armor Games Studios
At a glance
Overview
An adventure game by Vertical Reach, published by Armor Games Studios — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “There’s no way out for Alex Young who wakes up to find herself locked in a strange mansion filled with puzzles, traps, and cameras following her every move. Whether she and her companions live or die, and find the truth behind their abduction, is up to you in this first-person mystery thriller.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 Tartarus Key.
| 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: Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400), or AMD A8-3850 (4 * 2900), or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GT 640 (2048 VRAM) or Radeon R7 250 (2048 VRAM)
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-950 (4 * 3000), or AMD FX-4300 (4 * 3800), or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 745 (4096 VRAM) or Radeon HD 7770 (1024 VRAM)
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported languages (1)
The Tartarus Key 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 Tartarus Key?
Steam classifies The Tartarus Key as a Adventure game, developed by Vertical Reach. There’s no way out for Alex Young who wakes up to find herself locked in a strange mansion filled with puzzles, traps, and cameras following her every move. Whether she and her companions live or die, and find the truth behind their abduction, is up to you in this first-person mystery thriller.
How much does The Tartarus Key cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Tartarus Key at $7.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Tartarus Key single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Tartarus Key: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Tartarus Key on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Tartarus Key for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Tartarus Key out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 31, 2023.
What platforms is The Tartarus Key on?
The Tartarus Key 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 Tartarus Key single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Tartarus Key cost?
Steam lists it at $7.99.
Does The Tartarus Key have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 16 achievements for The Tartarus Key.
Who made The Tartarus Key?
The Tartarus Key is developed by Vertical Reach and published by Armor Games Studios.
Where to get The Tartarus Key
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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