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Vessel

Developed by Strange Loop Games · Published by IndiePub

ActionIndieStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseMar 1, 2012 Price$0.79 Metacritic81/100 Steam reviews424

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.79
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic81/100
Steam reviews424
Languages5
Achievements20

Overview

An action, indie, strategy game by Strange Loop Games, published by IndiePub — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Living liquid machines have overrun a world of unstoppable progress and their inventor must stop the chaos in this game about a man with the power to bring ordinary matter to life!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 88% positive of 796
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:PuzzleIndiePlatformerSteampunkActionPhysicsStrategySingleplayerPuzzle-PlatformerAdventure2DSci-fi

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 Vessel.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 / Vista / XP
  • Processor: Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent processor
  • Memory: 2GB System RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 1.5GB
  • Video Card: ATi Radeon HD 2400 or NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or better (Shader Model 3.0 needs to be supported)
  • DirectX®: 9.0c
  • Sound: DirectX compatible

Supported languages (5)

EnglishFrenchGermanItalianSpanish - Spain

Vessel 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 Vessel?

Steam classifies Vessel as a Action, Indie, Strategy game, developed by Strange Loop Games. Living liquid machines have overrun a world of unstoppable progress and their inventor must stop the chaos in this game about a man with the power to bring ordinary matter to life!

How much does Vessel cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Vessel at $0.79. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Vessel single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Vessel: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Vessel on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Vessel for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Vessel out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 1, 2012.

What platforms is Vessel on?

Vessel 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 Vessel single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Vessel cost?

Steam lists it at $0.79.

Does Vessel have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 20 achievements for Vessel.

What is Vessel's Metacritic score?

Vessel has a Metacritic score of 81/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Vessel?

Vessel is developed by Strange Loop Games and published by IndiePub.

Where to get Vessel

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

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