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Cine Tracer

A cinematography sandbox for staging scenes with virtual film equipment

Matt Workman · Published by Cinematography Database · Released Sep 28, 2018 · Early Access

Simulation

Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews
Mixed
68% of 467
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Apr 21, 2023
Minimum PC
980ti
8 GB RAM · 15 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Cine Tracer?

Cine Tracer is a single-player cinematography simulator in Early Access. You build sets, arrange lighting, and take photographs in an open-world sandbox using equipment based on real film gear.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy experimenting with camera setups and lighting

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer guided objectives to open-ended scene building

What players say

68% of 467 reviews are positive

Some players value it for planning shots and recreating scenes before filming. Recent reviewers commonly describe it as unfinished and unsupported, while earlier reviews also cite bugs and awkward controls.

Screenshots and trailer

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Cine Tracer system requirements

Minimum: 980ti, 8 GB RAM, 15 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
i5
Graphics
Nvidia 980ti
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
15 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
i7
Graphics
Nvidia 2080ti
Memory
32 GB RAM
Storage
15 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
Raytracing Requires latest Windows update, latest Nvidia Studio Drivers, and DirectX 12

Does Cine Tracer have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Cine Tracer run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Default configuration is not performant

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Cine Tracer 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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