Centralia: Homecoming

First-person survival horror in a town that shifts around you

VikTor · Released Oct 26, 2019

Reviews: Mixed; 68% of 65
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 7 years ago; Oct 27, 2019
Minimum PC: 820m; 8 GB RAM · 11 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Centralia: Homecoming?

You play Henry Nelson in a single-player, first-person survival horror game set in Centralia, Pennsylvania, after an underground coal fire. Searching for his daughter, you explore the town's streets and buildings, fight enemies, collect items and notes, and solve puzzles to open new areas.

For you if...

+you like horror with room for nonlinear exploration
+you enjoy psychological horror centered on a family mystery

Not for you if...

−you prefer horror without combat or ammunition management
−you want to progress without solving puzzles or searching

What players say

68% of 65 reviews are positive

Players praise the atmosphere, music, and town visuals. They criticize rough gameplay, repeated environments, and weak voice acting.

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Centralia: Homecoming system requirements

Minimum: 820m, 8 GB RAM, 11 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7/8/10
Processor: Intel CORE i5
Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 820m
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 11 GB available space
Notes: 64-Bit

Does Centralia: Homecoming have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Centralia: Homecoming 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
Achievements: 13
Steam features: Family Sharing
Age rating: 18+
Languages: Full audio: English, Russian. Text only: German, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Portugal.

Does Centralia: Homecoming 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam