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Downward Spiral: Prologue

A sci-fi VR adventure with free movement in zero gravity

3rd Eye Studios · Released Mar 30, 2017

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
84% of 103
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
8 years ago
Jan 18, 2018
Minimum PC
GTX 970
3 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Downward Spiral: Prologue?

This science-fiction action-adventure draws inspiration from seventies films. You explore environments that convey the story in Journey mode, alone or in online co-op, or fight other players in deathmatches for up to eight.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy exploration backed by ambient electronic music

Not for you if...

  • −you want dialogue and cinematics to carry the story

What players say

84% of 103 reviews are positive

Players praise the atmosphere, and some highlight co-op as the best way to play. Complaints center on the short length and sparse story.

Screenshots and trailer

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Downward Spiral: Prologue system requirements

Minimum: GTX 970, 3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows™ 10
Processor
Intel™ Core™ i5-4590 or AMD FX™ 8350, equivalent or better
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce™ GTX 970 or AMD Radeon™ R9 290, equivalent or better
Storage
3 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
64 Bit and Oculus Touch / HTC Vive required

Recommended

OS
Windows™ 10
Processor
Intel™ Core™ i5-4590 or AMD FX™ 8350, equivalent or better
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce™ GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480, equivalent or better.
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
3 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
64 Bit and Oculus Touch / HTC Vive required

Does Downward Spiral: Prologue have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Downward Spiral: Prologue 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
8
Steam features
Family Sharing, VR
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Downward Spiral: Prologue 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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