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The Master

A first-person walking simulator about reaching the top of a staircase

Gem Rose Accent, Corentin Derbré · Published by Gem Rose Accent · Released Jan 29, 2018

AdventureCasualIndieSimulation

Reviews
Mixed
66% of 92
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
8 years ago
Jan 10, 2018
Minimum PC
HD 4600
6 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is The Master?

You climb stairs toward the top in this short, single-player, first-person walking simulator. Along the way, you can search for hidden secrets, leave panels for other players to read, and read theirs.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy experimental games with a relaxed pace

Not for you if...

  • −you want a developed story and varied interactions

What players say

66% of 92 reviews are positive

Some players appreciate the simple climb and shared messages. Common complaints concern the grainy visuals and too little content for the price.

Screenshots and trailer

The Master screenshot 1

The Master system requirements

Minimum: HD 4600, 6 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Quad-core Intel or AMD processor, 2.0 GHz or faster
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 4600 or higher
Memory
6 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Quad-core Intel or AMD processor, 2.5 GHz or faster
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD series card or higher
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does The Master have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does The Master 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
1
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does The Master 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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