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While Waiting

Developed by Optillusion · Published by Optillusion

AdventureCasualIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseFeb 5, 2025 Price$19.99 Steam reviews231

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player
Price$19.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews231
Languages12
Achievements8

Overview

An adventure, casual, indie game by Optillusion, published by Optillusion — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Presented by the team behind critically acclaimed "Moncage", this is a transformative adventure exploring the art of waiting. Clear the game by doing nothing, but discover the power of acceptance and patience in numerous situations from birth to death. Learn to embrace life as you wait.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 84% positive of 250
Owners (est.)0 – 20000
Peak players3
Player-voted tags:AdventureComedyPuzzleCuteWholesomeFunnyLinearColorfulCartoonSingleplayerIndieNarrative

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 While Waiting.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • Processor: 1.2 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1024MB VRAM
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Supported languages (12)

EnglishSimplified ChineseJapaneseTraditional ChineseFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainDutchKoreanPortuguese - BrazilRussian

While Waiting 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 While Waiting?

Steam classifies While Waiting as a Adventure, Casual, Indie game, developed by Optillusion. Presented by the team behind critically acclaimed "Moncage", this is a transformative adventure exploring the art of waiting. Clear the game by doing nothing, but discover the power of acceptance and patience in numerous situations from birth to death. Learn to embrace life as you wait.

How much does While Waiting cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists While Waiting at $19.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is While Waiting single-player or multiplayer?

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

Is While Waiting on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is While Waiting out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 5, 2025.

What platforms is While Waiting on?

While Waiting 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 While Waiting single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does While Waiting cost?

Steam lists it at $19.99.

Does While Waiting have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 8 achievements for While Waiting.

Who made While Waiting?

While Waiting is developed by Optillusion and published by Optillusion.

Where to get While Waiting

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

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