The Persistence

First-person survival horror aboard a spaceship with shifting decks

Firesprite Ltd · Released May 20, 2020

Reviews: Mixed; 65% of 129
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Aug 17, 2021
Minimum PC: GTX 750ti; 8 GB RAM · 5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Persistence?

This first-person survival horror game follows a cloned security officer trying to restore an infested colony ship and return to Earth. You explore rearranging decks, sneak past or fight creatures, and gather DNA and materials for upgrades. Each death starts another attempt in a new clone, with upgraded stats, suits, and weapon schematics retained.

For you if...

+you prefer cautious exploration and stealth to constant shooting
+you enjoy experimenting with weapons and character upgrades

Not for you if...

−you want fixed maps without repeated attempts

What players say

65% of 129 reviews are positive

Players praise the progression between runs and the ship's atmosphere. They criticize awkward controls and unreliable interactions outside VR, while VR complaints center on the lack of motion controls.

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The Persistence system requirements

Minimum: GTX 750ti, 8 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i5 4570
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750ti
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 5 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does The Persistence have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op LAN. It also has a single-player mode.

Does The Persistence run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 43
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, VR
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Swedish, Turkish, Simplified Chinese.

Does The Persistence 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