Playable Archive

First-person horror adventure exploring an archive of unexplained events

DarkStone Digital · Published by DreadXP · Released Oct 26, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 98% of 345
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 36; daily peak
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 6 days ago; Oct 27, 2026
Minimum PC: GTX 960; 6 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Playable Archive?

This free, single-player first-person horror adventure centers on a New England couple who uncover a strange object while renovating their home. You examine an anonymous archive, perform demonic rituals, communicate with the dead, and encounter multiple timelines. It lasts 30–60 minutes.

For you if...

+you like exploration and puzzles with a dark atmosphere

Not for you if...

−you need to save progress and return later

What players say

98% of 345 reviews are positive

Players praise the voice acting, tense atmosphere, and scares. Many regret the reported cancellation of the larger project and want a full-length version.

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Playable Archive system requirements

Minimum: GTX 960, 6 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or higher
Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor Or Higher
Graphics: Geforce GTX 960 or Higher
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space

Does Playable Archive have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Playable Archive 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: Full audio: English.

Does Playable Archive 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 2, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam