The Dummy Experiment

A balance-based adventure where walking without falling is the challenge

Kai van Ommeren, Sedat Bilen, Niek Oosterbaan, Wesley Kroon, Martijn de Vree, Max Geraci, Plaisir Nzuzi, Kevin van Huit · Published by Cetus Studios · Released Jan 19, 2018

Adventure Free To Play Indie

Reviews: Mixed; 65% of 273
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; Jan 25, 2018
Minimum PC: 256 mb VRAM; 2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Dummy Experiment?

In this free, single-player adventure, you control a test dummy escaping a scientist's facility. You shift your balance to move and dodge obstacles on the way to checkpoints, but you cannot stop once you get going.

For you if...

+you prefer careful pacing over rushing through an obstacle course

Not for you if...

−you want a relaxed game with little trial and error

What players say

65% of 273 reviews are positive

Players praise the challenge of learning to control the dummy. Complaints focus on sensitive or inconsistent movement and getting stuck on bridges.

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The Dummy Experiment system requirements

Minimum: 256 mb VRAM, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel i3
Graphics: 256 mb VRAM
Memory: 2048 MB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does The Dummy Experiment have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does The Dummy Experiment run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does The Dummy Experiment 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