1 Bit Survivor

Turn-based survival horror with scarce supplies and randomly generated runs

Chaz Acheronti · Released Aug 11, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 89
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Aug 10, 2023
Minimum PC: DX10; 0.3 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is 1 Bit Survivor?

A pixel-art roguelike set after a virus turns people into flesh-eating mutants. You move and shoot in turns, conserve resources, and collect randomized upgrades while trying to reach a bunker before a military nuclear strike. Death ends your run.

For you if...

+you enjoy short runs with different classes to unlock
+you like weighing each move against a limited ammunition supply

Not for you if...

−you want real-time action built around quick reflexes
−you prefer setbacks that let you continue the same run

What players say

96% of 89 reviews are positive

Players praise the tactical decisions, minimalist art, sound effects, and first-person animations for actions such as reloading and healing.

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1 Bit Survivor system requirements

Minimum: DX10, 0.3 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or later
Processor: x86, x64 architecture
Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Storage: 200 MB available space

Does 1 Bit Survivor have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does 1 Bit Survivor 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: 17
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does 1 Bit Survivor 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