The Witness
Developed by Thekla, Inc. · Published by Thekla, Inc.
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, indie game by Thekla, Inc., published by Thekla, Inc. — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Witness.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| 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: 1.8GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 4000 series
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 2.4GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 780
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Supported languages (15)
The Witness 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 Witness?
Steam classifies The Witness as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Thekla, Inc.. You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.
How much does The Witness cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Witness at $7.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Witness single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Witness: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Witness on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Witness for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Witness out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 26, 2016.
What platforms is The Witness on?
The Witness is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Witness single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Witness cost?
Steam lists it at $7.99.
Does The Witness have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 2 achievements for The Witness.
What is The Witness's Metacritic score?
The Witness has a Metacritic score of 87/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made The Witness?
The Witness is developed by Thekla, Inc. and published by Thekla, Inc..
Where to get The Witness
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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