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Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders

Developed by Lucasfilm Games · Published by Lucasfilm, Disney

Adventure
StatusOut now ReleaseNov 16, 2018 Price$2.09 Steam reviews144

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player
Price$2.09
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews144
Languages1

Overview

An adventure game by Lucasfilm Games, published by Lucasfilm — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Space Aliens have built a stupidity machine that's slowly reducing everyone's IQ to single digits. Worse yet, the only person who can stop them is Zak McKracken, reporter for the disreputable National Inquisitor, who dreams up stories about carnivorous cantaloupes and vegetarian vampires.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 90% positive of 131
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Peak players4
Player-voted tags:AdventureCult ClassicPoint & ClickRetro1990'sClassicComedySingleplayer2DPixel Graphics

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 Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP or newer
  • Processor: 1 GHz
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7
  • DirectX: Version 7.0
  • Storage: 133 MB available space
  • Sound Card: 16-bit sound card
  • Additional Notes: Mouse, Keyboard

Recommended

  • Processor: 1.4 GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c

Supported languages (1)

English

Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders 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 Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders?

Steam classifies Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders as a Adventure game, developed by Lucasfilm Games. Space Aliens have built a stupidity machine that's slowly reducing everyone's IQ to single digits. Worse yet, the only person who can stop them is Zak McKracken, reporter for the disreputable National Inquisitor, who dreams up stories about carnivorous cantaloupes and vegetarian vampires.

How much does Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders at $2.09. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 16, 2018.

What platforms is Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders on?

Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders 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 Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders cost?

Steam lists it at $2.09.

Who made Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders?

Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders is developed by Lucasfilm Games and published by Lucasfilm, Disney.

Where to get Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders

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