The Alpha Device

Science-fiction exploration centered on a narrated tale of a dystopian future

Xiotex Studios Ltd · Released Feb 13, 2018

Action Adventure Casual Indie Simulation

Reviews: Mixed; 65% of 108
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; Feb 12, 2018
Minimum PC: GTX 770; 4 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Alpha Device?

A single-player narrative adventure set in deep space, where you uncover a story about a dystopian future. You move toward green lights to reach each part of the narration at your own pace, with the emphasis on storytelling rather than puzzles or combat. It is designed for one sitting and has no save function.

For you if...

+you enjoy philosophical science fiction with cosmic horror themes
+you like exploring sparse, abstract environments at an unhurried pace

Not for you if...

−you rely on tutorials and step-by-step navigation guidance
−you want varied tasks beyond moving between story markers

What players say

65% of 108 reviews are positive

Players praise the story and David Hewlett's narration. Common complaints include slow, repetitive navigation and awkward controls. Players also repeatedly report that a gamepad is required because keyboard and mouse controls do not work.

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The Alpha Device system requirements

Minimum: GTX 770, 4 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: i5
Graphics: nVidIA GeForce® GTX 770 or better.
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 300 MB available space

Does The Alpha Device have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does The Alpha Device 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, macOS
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does The Alpha Device 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