The VU
Developed by David W. Johnson · Published by Argos.VU
At a glance
Overview
An animation & modeling, design & illustration, education game by David W. Johnson, published by Argos.VU. It is in Early Access.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Is it a field explorer or a precision point cloud modeling tool? Is it a three dimensional Spirograph or a fun way to play in a virtual sandbox without all that messy cleanup? Is it way to use virtual reality to explore of the fundamental composition of the universe or is it more like an abstract flight simulator?” — 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 VU.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | No |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel™ Core™ i5-4590 or AMD FX™ 8350, equivalent or better
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce™ GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480, equivalent or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 12 GB available space
- VR Support: SteamVR
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel™ Core™ i5-4590 or AMD FX™ 8350, equivalent or better
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce™ GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480, equivalent or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 12 GB available space
Supported languages (1)
The VU 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 VU?
Steam classifies The VU as a Animation & Modeling, Design & Illustration, Education game, developed by David W. Johnson. Is it a field explorer or a precision point cloud modeling tool? Is it a three dimensional Spirograph or a fun way to play in a virtual sandbox without all that messy cleanup? Is it way to use virtual reality to explore of the fundamental composition of the universe or is it more like an abstract flight simulator?
Is The VU free to play?
Yes — Steam lists The VU as Free to Play.
Is The VU on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The VU for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The VU out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 16, 2017.
What platforms is The VU on?
The VU 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 VU single-player or multiplayer?
Game modes for The VU are not listed in our data.
How much does The VU cost?
It's free to play, per Steam.
Who made The VU?
The VU is developed by David W. Johnson and published by Argos.VU.
Where to get The VU
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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