Purpose 1951
A walking simulator following a doctor's downfall in 1951 America
Tonguç Bodur · Released Apr 4, 2024
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 72% of 54
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 2 years ago
- Aug 13, 2024
What is Purpose 1951?
This linear walking simulator is set in the United States in 1951, following a retired doctor whose life falls apart. You walk through wilderness and other locations while narration recounts his story.
For you if...
- +you prefer a calm, reflective pace over fast action
Not for you if...
- −you expect frequent interaction beyond walking and listening
What players say
72% of 54 reviews are positive
Players praise the scenery and music. Recurring complaints concern the brief length, flat voice acting, and underdeveloped story.
Screenshots and trailer
Purpose 1951 system requirements
Minimum: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, 8 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
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- OS
- Windows 10 or higher 64-bit
- Processor
- Quad-core Intel or AMD processor, 2.5 GHz or faster
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 (Close background apps such as internet browser)
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 6 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Notes
- This game needs all Windows updates installed.
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 or higher 64-bit
- Processor
- Quad-core Intel or AMD processor, 2.5 GHz or faster
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (These are for 4K resolution, highest graphics settings and minimum 60 FPS)
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 6 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Notes
- SSD is highly recommended.
Does Purpose 1951 have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Purpose 1951 run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 9
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does Purpose 1951 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
