The Circus

Horror RPG with branching endings shaped by collected memories

Keren, Mkx, Pyramide, Kuma, Mr.Lime, Ann · Published by Team Shadow · Released May 19, 2022

Reviews: Mixed; 67% of 150
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Jun 28, 2022
Minimum PC: 1 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Circus?

You play as Nachelle in a free, single-player horror RPG set in a circus, trying to learn why she was brought there. Across successive days and nights, you search for clues and items, solve puzzles, trigger events, and fight other characters in the finale.

For you if...

+you enjoy dialogue-heavy games that reveal characters' hidden pasts

Not for you if...

−you avoid bloody imagery and psychological horror

What players say

67% of 150 reviews are positive

Players praise the artwork, expressive character animations, and music. They criticize confusing story details, unclear puzzle guidance, translation problems, and bugs.

Screenshots and trailer

The Circus system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run The Circus?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or Greater
Processor: Intel Core 2 1.06Ghz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space

Does The Circus have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does The Circus 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
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Traditional Chinese.

Does The Circus 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