-256

First-person walking simulator about hotel work amid glitches and mysteries

CorpsePickle · Released Apr 20, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 81% of 266
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Apr 25, 2023
Minimum PC: 4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is -256?

A free, single-player walking simulator with pixel graphics, set in a hotel where you have just been hired. You explore in first person and complete tasks, with an intended playtime of around 10–20 minutes.

For you if...

+you enjoy surreal settings and a mysterious atmosphere

Not for you if...

−you prefer complex gameplay systems over walking and simple tasks

What players say

81% of 266 reviews are positive

Players praise the visual style and music. The most common complaint is unclear progression, especially in the basement and later sections, with some players reporting that they need guides to continue.

Screenshots and trailer

-256 system requirements

Minimum: 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run -256?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.3GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does -256 have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does -256 run on Steam Deck?

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

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Native resolution not supported
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
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: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 8
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Korean.

Does -256 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