Undertale
Story-rich pixel RPG where choices lead to multiple endings
tobyfox · Released Sep 15, 2015
- Reviews
- Overwhelmingly Positive
- 96% of 343K
- Recent reviews
- Overwhelmingly Positive
- 96% of 3,555 in 30 days
- Players
- 1,523
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update on Steam
- 7 years ago
- Oct 28, 2019
Metacritic: 92/100 (critic reviews)
What is Undertale?
Undertale is a 2D, single-player RPG about a human trying to escape an underground world of monsters. You negotiate or fight during encounters, time attacks, and dodge enemy projectiles; your choices can lead to different endings.
For you if...
- +you value character-focused stories, humor, and a strong soundtrack
- +you want choices that lead to multiple endings
- +you enjoy timed attacks and projectile-dodging battles
Not for you if...
- −you prefer gameplay-first RPGs with less dialogue
- −you dislike replaying stories to explore different choices
What players say
96% of 343,021 reviews are positive · 96% of 3,555 in the last 30 days
Players most often praise the character writing, humor, soundtrack, and consequences of their choices. Common complaints say the pacing and combat can feel dull, especially for players who prioritize gameplay over story.
Players over time
▼ -31% vs a month agoPlayers online on Steam, one sample a day.
Highest since Sep 2026: 2,431 players on Sep 21, 2026.
Show the data
| Day | Players |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,523 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1,115 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,091 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,213 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,363 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,372 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,822 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,761 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,224 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,201 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,214 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,317 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1,366 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1,936 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1,907 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1,508 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1,488 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1,482 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1,448 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1,435 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1,742 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1,814 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1,459 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1,377 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1,466 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1,589 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1,768 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2,304 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2,141 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1,815 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 1,739 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 1,802 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 1,751 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 2,034 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 2,386 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 2,233 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 1,742 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 1,568 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 1,539 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 1,666 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 1,821 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 2,342 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 2,198 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1,975 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 1,851 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 1,160 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 1,955 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 2,039 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 2,431 |
Screenshots and trailer
Undertale system requirements
Minimum: 128MB, 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Undertale?
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- OS
- Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10
- Graphics
- 128MB
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 200 MB available space
Recommended
- OS
- Windows XP, Vista, 7, or 10
- Processor
- 2GHz+
- Graphics
- 512MB
- Memory
- 3 GB RAM
- Storage
- 200 MB available space
Does Undertale have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Undertale run on Steam Deck?
Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
- Cloud saves are not shared across platforms
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Text only: English, Japanese.
Does Undertale 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Great Soundtrack
- Story Rich
- Choices Matter
- Multiple Endings
- Pixel Graphics
- Funny
- RPG
- Singleplayer
- Indie
- 2D
- Comedy
- Replay Value
- Bullet Hell
- Cute
- Memes
- Retro
Recent updates
- Jan 20, 2016 · UNDERTALE Updated. Steam Client Beta Issues Reminder
- Jan 20, 2016 · Steam Client Beta Update Compatibility Issues + Patch Soon
- Jan 20, 2016 · Steam Client Beta Update Compatibility Issues + Patch Soon
1 DLC available.