The Meaning (AppID: 2000480)
Type: game
Genre: Action, Casual, Indie
Developer: Ember Eye Studio
Publisher: Ember Eye Studio
Release Date: Oct 2022
The Meaning: A Psychological Horror Adventure on Steam
The Meaning has 0 current players. Currently priced at $0.05, it represents green value compared to similar Action games.
Total Players
0
Price
$0.05
Genre
Action
Developer
Ember Eye Studio
Media Gallery
Screenshots
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Videos
Gameplay Trailer
The Meaning Trailer 1
Game Insights
Buy Verdict
Watch — $4.99.
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
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~20 days until next sale
Community Sentiment
Mixed Positive — score 48/100.
Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).
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Stable
Value Score
Great Value — 100th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile. Priced as Market at $4.99.
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Market pricing tier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Meaning worth buying right now?
Watch — $4.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does The Meaning go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
What do players think of The Meaning?
Mixed Positive — score 48/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).
Genre Benchmarks
Value Ratio
Top 0%
Early Access Active
Time in EA
1321 days
Price History
Lowest Price
$0.05
Feb 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$0.05
US region
No Recent Price History
Price history data will appear here once more pricing information becomes available.
System Requirements
Platform Support
Windows
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10 - 64 bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3 4130 / AMD FX 6300
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 950 / AMD RX 550
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended:
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 10 - 64 bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD FX-8350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 560
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Pricing
Paid Game
CDN$ 6.49 (CAD)
Additional Information
Categories
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Family Sharing
Tags
1990's
3D
Action
Action-Adventure
Atmospheric
Casual
Dark
Early Access
Exploration
First-Person
+10 more
Supported Languages
English*, Bulgarian, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Official Website
https://www.msskstudio.com/
Current Pricing
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CDN$ 6.49
Regular Price
Historical low: $0.05
(Feb 2026)
Additional Information
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Achievements
13
total achievements
Featured:
The beginning
Inspector
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DEJUS Rating
l
Brazilian rating
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Steam Germany
0
German classification
🆘
Support
🎁
Purchase Options
1
package options
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About This Game
"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.
Detailed Description
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are playing The Meaning right now?
There are currently zero people playing The Meaning.
What is the price of The Meaning?
$0.05
Who developed and published The Meaning?
Ember Eye Studio serves as both developer and publisher.
What makes this game stand out in its genre?
It focuses on tense exploration and immersive storytelling within a first‑person psychological horror setting—a rare narrative depth among Action/Casual Indie titles.
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