BONEWORKS
First-person VR action adventure centered on physics-driven combat and puzzles
Stress Level Zero · Released Dec 10, 2019
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 92% of 38K
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 92% of 75 in 30 days
- Players
- 18
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update on Steam
- 5 years ago
- Jan 8, 2021
Metacritic: 72/100 (critic reviews)
What is BONEWORKS?
A first-person VR action adventure with a story campaign set around Myth OS, Monogon Industries' artificial intelligence operating system. You move through levels, fight enemies with guns, melee weapons or nearby objects, and manipulate the environment to solve puzzles.
For you if...
- +you enjoy finding creative solutions to physics puzzles
- +you like experimenting with different weapons in VR combat
- +you want a solo campaign with sandbox play
Not for you if...
- −you are new to VR and want simpler mechanics
- −you prefer action games with few puzzles
What players say
92% of 37,729 reviews are positive · 92% of 75 in the last 30 days
Players praise the interactive physics, freedom to approach levels in different ways, and gunplay. Common complaints include awkward grabbing and climbing controls, too many puzzles, and a confusing story. Some players also report crashes.
Players over time
▼ -52% vs a month agoPlayers online on Steam, one sample a day.
Highest since Sep 2026: 53 players on Oct 4, 2026.
Show the data
| Day | Players |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 48 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 43 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 40 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 36 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 43 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 52 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 38 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 38 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 31 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 16 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 43 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 37 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 43 |
How many players finish BONEWORKS?
22% of Steam players have unlocked «Of The Void», the achievement for finishing the main story.
Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.
Screenshots and trailer
BONEWORKS system requirements
Minimum: GTX 1060, 8 GB RAM, 20 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run BONEWORKS?
Tell us your graphics card once and every game page will answer this for you.
Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- quad-core 3.0ghz minimum
- Graphics
- GTX 1060 / 970 for Rift CV1+Touch, Original Vive at 90hz, and RiftS at 80hz
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 20 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- CPU performance required for physics calculations! These min specs are based on Rift CV1+Touch, Original Vive 90hz, and RiftS 80hz, ONLY.
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel i7 7700k or greater, 3.3ghz+
- Graphics
- GTX 1080 / 2060super or greater for Rift CV1+Touch, Original Vive 90hz, and RiftS 80hz
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 20 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- CPU performance required for physics calculations!
Does BONEWORKS have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does BONEWORKS run on Steam Deck?
Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
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PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 16
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, VR
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does BONEWORKS 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- VR
- Physics
- Action
- Sandbox
- Shooter
- Singleplayer
- Great Soundtrack
- Puzzle
- Adventure
- First-Person
- Realistic
- Simulation
- FPS
- Violent
- Indie
- Horror
Recent updates
- Dec 29, 2020 · BONEWORKS Update 1.6
- Dec 25, 2020 · Update 1.6 is coming Dec 29th!
- Jun 18, 2020 · BONEWORKS Update 1.5
- Jun 11, 2020 · Update 1.5 is coming June 18th
- Apr 9, 2020 · BONEWORKS Update 1.4 - [REDACTED]
1 DLC available.