The Complex

Live-action sci-fi thriller with branching choices inside a locked-down laboratory

Wales Interactive, Good Gate Media, Little Jade Productions · Published by Wales Interactive · Released Mar 31, 2020

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 78% of 3,569
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 15 in 30 days
Playing now: 1; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 6 years ago; May 1, 2020

What is The Complex?

This live-action interactive thriller follows scientist Amy Tenant after a bio-weapon attack on London leaves her trapped in a laboratory with a colleague. You watch filmed scenes and make decisions that affect relationships, later scenes, and which ending you reach.

For you if...

+you enjoy short, live-action science fiction thrillers
+you like replaying stories to see different endings

Not for you if...

−you want frequent hands-on gameplay instead of watching scenes

What players say

78% of 3,569 reviews are positive · 80% of 15 in the last 30 days

Players praise the acting and filmed presentation, though opinions on the story vary. Many say choices have little impact and criticize the writing or pacing. Some recent players report freezes that force them to replay scenes.

Screenshots and trailer

The Complex system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 32-bit
Processor: 2.0 GHz
Graphics: DirectX 11.0 compatible video card
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 10 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 20
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Italian, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil.