The Deer

First-person horror adventure with a creature inspired by folklore

Dodo Digital · Released Dec 16, 2019

Reviews: Mixed; 68% of 105
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Jan 27, 2020
Minimum PC: 8 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is The Deer?

This single-player, first-person horror adventure takes place in Grapeberry State Park, a wilderness inspired by Colorado. In Story mode, you explore with a fellow Bigfoot hunter to investigate the park's closure. Origins centers on collecting totems while avoiding a monster, while Rudolph's Revenge has you gather presents.

For you if...

+you enjoy horror centered on exploration and mystery

Not for you if...

−you want cooperative hunting with another player

What players say

68% of 105 reviews are positive

Players praise the multiple endings as a reason to replay. Recent complaints focus on poor visibility, confusing navigation, and getting stuck on objects.

Screenshots and trailer

The Deer system requirements

Minimum: 8 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run The Deer?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7500U CPU @ 3.40GHz 3.41 GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM

Does The Deer have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does The Deer 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
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does The Deer 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