Slender: The Arrival

First-person survival horror about collecting pages while evading Slender Man

Blue Isle Studios · Published by Blue Isle Publishing · Released Oct 28, 2013

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 9,358
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 30 in 30 days
Playing now: 3; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 1 year ago; Feb 14, 2025

What is Slender: The Arrival?

A single-player, first-person survival horror game with a new story centered on Slender Man. Across chapters, you explore dark woods and buildings, gather pages and other items, and evade him.

For you if...

+you like tense exploration in dark settings
+you enjoy horror built around evasion rather than fighting
+you want a single-player story told across chapters

Not for you if...

−you want to play horror with friends
−you need clear directions through every area
−you expect a wide variety of objectives

What players say

88% of 9,358 reviews are positive · 80% of 30 in the last 30 days

Players praise the tense atmosphere, sound, and updated visuals. Common complaints include the short length, repetitive objectives, and unclear directions. Some players report worse performance or blurry visuals after the anniversary update.

Screenshots and trailer

Slender: The Arrival system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit (Version 20H2) or Better
Processor: Ryzen 3600 or better
Graphics: GTX 1060 with 4gb of ram or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 20 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: SSD Recommended

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 21
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-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

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.