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Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb

A point-and-click mystery following a fox accused of stealing an orb

The Dreamers Guild · Published by Nightdive Studios, Atari · Released Nov 26, 2014

AdventureCasual

Reviews
Very Positive
96% of 134
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
11 years ago
Dec 18, 2014
Minimum PC
100% DirectX compatible
0.5 GB RAM · 0.6 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb?

A single-player point-and-click adventure on Earth follows Rif the Fox, who is accused of stealing the Orb of Storms. You guide Rif and his companions through the Wild Lands and ancient human ruins, talking to characters and solving puzzles.

For you if...

  • +you like pixel art and animal-led fantasy settings
  • +you enjoy the style of early point-and-click adventures

Not for you if...

  • −you want straightforward navigation without mazes or difficult puzzles

What players say

96% of 134 reviews are positive

Players praise the story, characters, and voice acting. The most consistent criticism concerns the ending, which players describe as weak or unresolved.

Screenshots and trailer

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Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb system requirements

Minimum: 100% DirectX compatible, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.6 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
Processor
1.8 GHz Processor
Graphics
100% DirectX compatible graphics
Memory
512 MB RAM
Storage
600 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb 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, macOS, Linux
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English, German.

Does Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb 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

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