Chasing Static

First-person horror adventure that uses sound to uncover the past

Headware Games · Released Oct 14, 2021

As of Oct 28, 2026: -60% right now, $5.99

Reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 499
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Oct 17, 2021
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 550 Ti; 8 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Chasing Static?

This first-person horror adventure follows Chris Selwood as he investigates missing villagers in rural North Wales after a strange encounter at a roadside café. You explore the countryside and an abandoned facility with a frequency detector, locating anomalies and uncovering clues in different orders.

For you if...

+you prefer slow-paced horror to constant action
+you want a short game playable in one sitting

Not for you if...

−you want complex puzzles and demanding gameplay

What players say

86% of 499 reviews are positive

Players praise the low-poly visuals, sound design, and voice acting. Recurring criticisms concern a story that can be difficult to follow and leaves questions unanswered.

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Chasing Static system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 550 Ti, 8 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit
Processor: i5 2300 or AMD FX-6120
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 6770
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Chasing Static have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Chasing Static run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

The native resolution is not the default one
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
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 20
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese.

Does Chasing Static 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