SIGNALIS
Psychological survival horror with scarce resources and a cosmic mystery
rose-engine · Published by Balor Games · Released Oct 27, 2022
- Reviews
- Overwhelmingly Positive
- 96% of 33K
- Recent reviews
- Overwhelmingly Positive
- 96% of 554 in 30 days
- Players
- 111
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update on Steam
- 1 year ago
- Oct 5, 2025
What is SIGNALIS?
A single-player psychological survival horror game set in a dystopian future under totalitarian rule. As Elster, a humanoid android stranded after waking aboard a wrecked vessel, you explore derelict locations, manage scarce supplies, solve puzzles, survive hostile creatures, and search for her missing partner.
For you if...
- +you like bleak science fiction and cosmic psychological horror
- +you enjoy solving puzzles under limited-resource pressure
- +you want a story centered on identity and memory
Not for you if...
- −you want fast-paced action with plentiful ammunition
- −you prefer direct storytelling over fragmented mystery
- −you mainly want multiplayer or cooperative play
What players say
96% of 32,991 reviews are positive · 96% of 554 in the last 30 days
Players praise the retro-futurist art direction, music, and oppressive atmosphere. Common complaints include the small inventory, frequent backtracking, clunky combat, and limited enemy variety.
Players over time
▼ -35% vs a month agoPlayers online on Steam, one sample a day.
Highest since Sep 2026: 265 players on Sep 21, 2026.
Show the data
| Day | Players |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 111 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 102 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 175 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 203 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 162 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 110 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 140 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 165 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 154 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 156 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 157 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 152 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 186 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 159 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 174 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 160 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 225 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 203 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 202 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 203 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 225 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 188 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 180 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 154 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 156 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 169 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 195 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 212 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 214 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 199 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 133 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 229 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 226 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 265 |
How many players finish SIGNALIS?
38% of Steam players have unlocked «DAS ENDE», the achievement for finishing the main story.
Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.
Screenshots and trailer
SIGNALIS system requirements
Minimum: HD 6570, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run SIGNALIS?
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- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-4350
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 (1GB) or AMD Radeon HD 6570 (1GB)
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 2 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- 16:9 monitor recommended
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-6300
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (2GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB)
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 2 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- 16:9 monitor recommended
Does SIGNALIS have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does SIGNALIS run on Steam Deck?
Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.
- 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
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 13
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, French.
Does SIGNALIS 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Survival Horror
- Psychological Horror
- Female Protagonist
- Sci-fi
- Atmospheric
- LGBTQ+
- Lovecraftian
- Dark
- Singleplayer
- Dystopian
- Mystery
- Puzzle
- Cyberpunk
- Violent
- Action
- Adventure
Recent updates
- Oct 10, 2024 · L* BETRIEBSYSTEM PATCH 1.2.2
- Dec 31, 2023 · L* BETRIEBSYSTEM PATCH 1.2.1
- Oct 25, 2023 · L* BETRIEBSSYSTEM UPDATE 1.2 "KRÄHE"
- Feb 20, 2023 · L* BETRIEBSSYSTEM UPDATE 1.1 "SPATZ"