Contraindication

Psychological horror visual novel with point-and-click exploration and puzzle solving

Static Remains · Released May 8, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 98% of 87
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; May 8, 2025
Minimum PC: –; not published

What is Contraindication?

A free, single-player visual novel about Reimah, a researcher who becomes the first test subject of her own work. You read the story, explore 2D scenes, and solve puzzles over roughly 20–30 minutes.

For you if...

+you prefer brief stories playable in a single sitting
+you enjoy exploring scenes between story segments

Not for you if...

−you expect challenging puzzles or complex mechanics
−you want a lighthearted story without disturbing themes

What players say

98% of 87 reviews are positive

Players praise the colorful, surreal artwork, unsettling atmosphere, and engaging story. Some find the narrative vague, with little background and many unanswered questions.

Screenshots and trailer

Contraindication system requirements

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Contraindication?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: a windows computer..
Processor: it's an rpgmaker game

Does Contraindication have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Contraindication 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
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Contraindication 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