Subversive Memories

Retro survival horror inspired by Brazil's military dictatorship

Southward Studio · Released Apr 8, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 97% of 136
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Sep 5, 2026
Minimum PC: HD 6570; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Subversive Memories?

This single-player survival horror game follows Renata into an abandoned military research base as she investigates gaps in her past. You navigate maze-like areas, collect items to solve puzzles, and ration supplies, fighting only when necessary.

For you if...

+you like mysteries that leave you to connect the clues
+you replay short games to uncover alternate endings

Not for you if...

−you want combat to take priority over puzzles

What players say

97% of 136 reviews are positive

Players praise the story's handling of historical themes, the atmosphere, and the music and sound design. Isolated criticisms call for more combat variety and revisions to the English and Brazilian Portuguese text.

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Subversive Memories system requirements

Minimum: HD 6570, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-4350
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 (1GB) or AMD Radeon HD 6570 (1GB)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Subversive Memories have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Subversive Memories 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
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: Portuguese - Brazil. Text only: English, Spanish - Latin America, Russian, Simplified Chinese, French.

Does Subversive Memories 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