Helpless
A walking simulator about scavenging in a world of lethal sunlight
Bonne Journée Studio · Published by UQAT - Création et nouveaux médias · Released Mar 10, 2023
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 89% of 288
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 3 years ago
- Mar 24, 2023
What is Helpless?
This free, single-player, third-person adventure follows a child and their mother after their vehicle breaks down in a world ruined by the sun. You explore abandoned locations, collect items, shelter from sunlight, and share discoveries with your mother to learn about your family and surroundings.
For you if...
- +you prefer slow exploration and frequent conversations
- +you want a short, linear adventure
Not for you if...
- −you want challenging gameplay with complex survival mechanics
What players say
89% of 288 reviews are positive
Players praise the atmosphere and visual style, and some enjoy hiding in shade to avoid the sun. Recurring complaints concern awkward camera angles and a story that leaves the world and characters underexplained.
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Helpless system requirements
Minimum: 2 GB Dedicated Memory, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
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- OS
- Windows 7 or higher (64-bit)
- Processor
- 2.4 Ghz Dual Core CPU
- Graphics
- 2 GB Dedicated Memory
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 2 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Does Helpless have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Helpless run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 26
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: French, English.
Does Helpless 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
