The Windows Are Gone

Psychological horror in a house that first appears in dreams

Scary Cube · Released Oct 2, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 656
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Sep 25, 2023
Minimum PC: with DX10 (shader model 4…; 4 GB RAM · 0.6 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Windows Are Gone?

In this free, first-person psychological horror game, you move into a house while coping with grief and guilt after an accident. You carry boxes inside, decorate rooms, and explore for secrets and clues left by the previous owner. Your choices lead to different endings.

For you if...

+you prefer slow exploration and a gradual buildup of tension
+you like retro visuals reminiscent of early PlayStation games

Not for you if...

−you want a horror campaign lasting several hours

What players say

92% of 656 reviews are positive

Players praise the atmosphere and sound design. Some find parts of the story predictable and the unpacking tedious. Players also complain about bugs and the lack of saves.

Screenshots and trailer

The Windows Are Gone system requirements

Minimum: with DX10 (shader model 4…, 4 GB RAM, 0.6 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 SP1+
Processor: Intel/Amd
Graphics: Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 600 MB available space

Does The Windows Are Gone have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does The Windows Are Gone run on Steam Deck?

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

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
The native resolution is not the default one
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
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does The Windows Are Gone 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