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The Message from Deep Space

A science-based puzzle game about learning to communicate with aliens

Applesinmypants · Released Jun 29, 2026

Indie

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
96% of 1,991
Recent reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
95% of 420 in 30 days
Players
81
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
3 months ago
Jul 18, 2026
Minimum PC
OpenGL 2.0 compatible
4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is The Message from Deep Space?

A first-person, single-player puzzle game set in 1973, when a meteorite arrives on Earth broadcasting radio signals. You play the mission's translator, using a retro computer to decipher transmissions, maintain a dictionary, and design replies by adjusting frequencies. Correct replies prompt new messages, gradually revealing the alien language and civilization.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy inferring unfamiliar rules from patterns and context
  • +you like science fiction grounded in real scientific concepts

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer short puzzle games to lengthy investigations

What players say

96% of 1,991 reviews are positive · 95% of 420 in the last 30 days

Players praise the puzzle design and the story's emotional depth. Several caution that there is substantial math to work through before the language-focused puzzles.

Screenshots and trailer

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The Message from Deep Space system requirements

Minimum: OpenGL 2.0 compatible, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 (64 bit)
Processor
1.5Ghz or better (x86-64)
Graphics
OpenGL 2.0 compatible, ATI, Nvidia or Intel HD
Memory
4096 MB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 (64 bit)
Processor
2Ghz or better (x86-64)
Graphics
OpenGL 2.0 compatible, ATI, Nvidia or Intel HD
Memory
8192 MB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space

Does The Message from Deep Space have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does The Message from Deep Space run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Not fully functional without an external keyboard
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
33
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does The Message from Deep Space 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

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