It Stares Back

Real-time strategy where fallen soldiers return to your undead army

Light Arc Studio Ltd · Released Jun 25, 2019 · Early Access

Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 81
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; May 27, 2021
Minimum PC: DX10+; 5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is It Stares Back?

An isometric, dark-fantasy strategy game in Early Access, set in the corrupted Great Tapestry. You lead the Noble Guide across hex-based regional maps, lighting spires to uncover troop resources, expanding territory, and fighting creatures in the mist to restore the realm.

For you if...

+you enjoy cryptic storytelling and surreal horror imagery
+you prefer playing alone rather than competing against others

Not for you if...

−you want broad unit variety and intricate tactical decisions

What players say

93% of 81 reviews are positive

Players praise the artwork, soundtrack, and voice acting. Recent reviewers complain that the unfinished campaign stops abruptly and report a prolonged lack of updates.

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It Stares Back system requirements

Minimum: DX10+, 5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 SP1+
Graphics: DX10+
Storage: 5 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does It Stares Back have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does It Stares Back run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does It Stares Back use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam