When The Devil Takes Hold
Developed by NOVAK STUDIOS · Published by NOVAK STUDIOS
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, indie game by NOVAK STUDIOS, published by NOVAK STUDIOS — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “When The Devil Takes Hold is a first-person psychological horror game. Step into the shoes of James Davidson, a fearless content creator whose search for views leads him to a cursed location. Explore the haunted grounds and solve puzzles to uncover the dark past.” — 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 When The Devil Takes Hold.
| 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 | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel i5 / AMD equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1 GB Video RAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 8 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported languages (4)
When The Devil Takes Hold 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 When The Devil Takes Hold?
Steam classifies When The Devil Takes Hold as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by NOVAK STUDIOS. When The Devil Takes Hold is a first-person psychological horror game. Step into the shoes of James Davidson, a fearless content creator whose search for views leads him to a cursed location. Explore the haunted grounds and solve puzzles to uncover the dark past.
How much does When The Devil Takes Hold cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists When The Devil Takes Hold at $2.39. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is When The Devil Takes Hold single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for When The Devil Takes Hold: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is When The Devil Takes Hold on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists When The Devil Takes Hold for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is When The Devil Takes Hold out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 22, 2024.
What platforms is When The Devil Takes Hold on?
When The Devil Takes Hold 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 When The Devil Takes Hold single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does When The Devil Takes Hold cost?
Steam lists it at $2.39.
Does When The Devil Takes Hold have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 8 achievements for When The Devil Takes Hold.
Who made When The Devil Takes Hold?
When The Devil Takes Hold is developed by NOVAK STUDIOS and published by NOVAK STUDIOS.
Where to get When The Devil Takes Hold
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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