Game overview
The Meaning
"The Meaning" is a first-person psychological horror game focused on tense exploration and immersive storytelling. You are Ethen Daniels, a man who is struggling with the loss of his family and is now pursuing the meaning of life once again.
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Description
"The Meaning" is a first-person psychological horror game focused on tense exploration and immersive storytelling.Story
In the game, you start with the main protagonist, Ethen Daniels, and immediately dive into his story. You'll view his life from his perspective and be submerged in the deep and sad reality of his life. You'll be drawn into Ethen's life and question the meaning of yours.The game is designed to keep you on your toes and don't let go, so be ready for scary moments and hard to solve mysteries.
You can expect a thriller story with scary moments, moments full of joy, sadness, uncertainty, and unexpected events.
Game Features
- Exploration - A first-person psychological horror game focused on tense exploration and immersive storytelling.
- Unique storyline - Enjoy the psychological horror story that has an unexpected twist.
- Hidden Items - Explore all the different secrets & easter eggs hidden in the game that hint towards a hidden reality that resides within the mundane house.
- Immersive Experience - Realistic graphics and audio, as well as minimal user interfaces, will provide a completely immersive experience that will keep you on your toes.
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Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- OS: Windows 10 - 64 bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3 4130 / AMD FX 6300
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 950 / AMD RX 550
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended:- OS: Windows 10 - 64 bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD FX-8350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 560
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Ember Eye Studio
- Brazilian rating
- l
- Steam Germany rating
- 0
- Achievements
- 13
- Features
- Single-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English*, Bulgarian, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian
*languages with full audio support - Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- [email protected] Support site ↗
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features
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Structured language support (10)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bulgarian | Yes | No | Yes |
| French | Yes | No | Yes |
| German | Yes | No | Yes |
| Spanish - Spain | Yes | No | Yes |
| Korean | Yes | No | Yes |
| Simplified Chinese | Yes | No | Yes |
| Polish | Yes | No | Yes |
| Russian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ukrainian | Yes | No | Yes |
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Value Score
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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 94th percentile. Priced as Market at $4.99.
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Genre Benchmarks
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Early Access Abandoned
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Meaning worth buying right now?
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When does The Meaning go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
Is The Meaning free to play?
The Meaning costs $4.99 on Steam.
What genre is The Meaning?
The Meaning is a Action, Casual, Indie game.
Who developed The Meaning?
The Meaning was developed by Ember Eye Studio and published by Ember Eye Studio.
What platforms does The Meaning support?
Available on Steam for Windows.
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