Pale Abyss - Prototype

First-person dungeon crawler where fighting and exploring reshape your character

Permanent Crab Studios · Released Feb 17, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 392
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 8 months ago; Feb 17, 2026
Minimum PC: GTX 970; 4 GB RAM · 0.9 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Pale Abyss - Prototype?

This is a free, roughly hour-long demo of a first-person dark fantasy RPG set in an abyss that has swallowed the sunlight. You descend into its depths, fighting creatures with melee weapons and magic.

For you if...

+you enjoy checking side paths for hidden supplies
+you like choosing classes and developing character stats

Not for you if...

−you prefer clear directions over finding your own way

What players say

87% of 392 reviews are positive

Players praise the art style, music, and layered level design. The main criticism is that combat feels too simplistic.

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Pale Abyss - Prototype system requirements

Minimum: GTX 970, 4 GB RAM, 0.9 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-8700 CPU
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 900 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Pale Abyss - Prototype have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Pale Abyss - Prototype 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
Achievements: 4
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Pale Abyss - Prototype 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