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Transistor

Supergiant Games · May 20, 2014

Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

Great Soundtrack Female Protagonist Indie Cyberpunk Story Rich

Last tracked players: 10
All-time peak: 30
24-hour change: Unavailable
Steam reviews: 94.1% positive

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From the creators of Bastion, Transistor is a sci-fi themed action RPG that invites you to wield an extraordinary weapon of unknown origin as you fight through a stunning futuristic city. Transistor seamlessly integrates thoughtful strategic planning into a fast-paced action experience, melding responsive gameplay and rich atmospheric storytelling. During the course of the adventure, you will piece together the Transistor's mysteries as you pursue its former owners.

Key Features:

An all-new world from the team that created Bastion
Configure the powerful Transistor with thousands of possible Function combinations
Action-packed real-time combat fused with a robust strategic planning mode
Vibrant hand-painted artwork in full 1080p resolution
Original soundtrack changes dynamically as the action unfolds
Hours of reactive voiceover create a deep and atmospheric story
'Recursion' option introduces procedural battles after finishing the story
Fully customizable controls custom-tailored for PC

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

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OS *: Windows 7 32-bit
Processor: Dual Core CPU - 2.6ghz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT
Storage: 3 GB available space

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OS: 10.7.5
Processor: Dual Core CPU - 2.6ghz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
Storage: 3 GB available space

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OS: glibc 2.15+, 32/64-bit
Processor: Dual Core CPU - 2.6ghz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
Storage: 3 GB available space

Game details Languages, features & support

Publisher: Supergiant Games
Brazilian rating: 14
Steam Germany rating: 6
Achievements: 33
Controller support: full
Metacritic: 83
Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
Languages: English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
*languages with full audio support
Website: Official website ↗
Support: [email protected] Support site ↗

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Structured language support (10)

Language	Interface	Full audio	Subtitles
English	Yes	Yes	Yes
French	Yes	No	Yes
Italian	Yes	No	Yes
German	Yes	No	Yes
Spanish - Spain	Yes	No	Yes
Polish	Yes	No	Yes
Portuguese - Brazil	Yes	No	Yes
Russian	Yes	No	Yes
Japanese	Yes	No	Yes
Simplified Chinese	Yes	No	Yes

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Value Score

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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 65th percentile. Priced as Market at $19.99.

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Value Ratio Top 35%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Transistor worth buying right now?

Wait — $19.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.

When does Transistor go on sale?

Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.

Is Transistor free to play?

Transistor costs $19.99 on Steam.

What genre is Transistor?

Transistor is a Action, Indie, RPG game.

Who developed Transistor?

Transistor was developed by Supergiant Games and published by Supergiant Games.

What platforms does Transistor support?

Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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