The Gap

First-person puzzle adventure through memories and parallel realities

Label This · Published by Crunching Koalas · Released Oct 19, 2023

As of Oct 28, 2026: -80% right now, $3.99

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 161
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 9 months ago; Jan 14, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 760; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Gap?

A first-person sci-fi adventure about neuroscientist Joshua Hayes's search for a cure for his family's neurological illness. You explore sparse rooms, examine objects that lead into memories, and solve puzzles while navigating parallel realities.

For you if...

+you prefer slow exploration driven by dialogue and investigation
+you like stories about family, grief, and unreliable memories

Not for you if...

−you expect frequent combat or fast-paced action
−you want a lengthy campaign with elaborate puzzles

What players say

94% of 161 reviews are positive

Players praise the voice acting, narrative, and attention to environmental detail. Some report getting stuck while searching for clues or figuring out what puzzles require.

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The Gap system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 760, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-2500 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD Radeon HD 7950
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does The Gap have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does The Gap 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
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 18
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese.

Does The Gap 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