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the static speaks my name

the whale husband · Aug 10, 2015

A dark/sad/weird/funny first person exploration game. You play a man on his last night alive as he obsesses over a mysterious painting. More of a story game in that it emphasizes mood and character over gameplay. Takes ten minutes to play and has "next-gen" features like a shrimp tank.

Free to Play Psychological Horror Indie Horror Dark
Last tracked players
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Recorded peak
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Steam reviews
81.6% positive
5,633 reviews · via SteamSpy

Delayed observation · last tracked . Values marked unavailable are not estimated. Recorded peak is the highest player count observed by SteamIQHQ; earlier records may be outside our coverage.

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A dark/sad/weird/funny first person exploration game. You play a man on his last night alive as he obsesses over a mysterious painting. More of a story game in that it emphasizes mood and character over gameplay. Takes ten minutes to play and has "next-gen" features like a shrimp tank with pet shrimp. Be warned, the game contains explicit handling of suicide.

For people that have played the game elsewhere, this is the original version, not an expansion or HD remake.

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

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Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP+
  • Graphics: Graphics card: DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities; generally everything made since 2004 should work.
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 66 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Made in Unity 4.6. Should run on most computers purchased within the last six years.

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: OS X 10.7
  • Graphics: Graphics card: DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities; generally everything made since 2004 should work.
  • Storage: 72 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Made in Unity 4.6. Should run on most computers purchased within the last six years.

Linux

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu 12.04+
  • Graphics: Graphics card: DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities; generally everything made since 2004 should work.
  • Storage: 71 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Made in Unity 4.6. Should run on most computers purchased within the last six years. I haven't had many Linux users yet, so let me know if it doesn't run. I'll do my best to get it working.
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
the whale husband
Brazilian rating
16
Steam Germany rating
16
Features
Single-player, Family Sharing
Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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unknown
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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (1)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is the static speaks my name?
the static speaks my name is a Adventure, Indie, RPG, Free To Play game.
Who developed the static speaks my name?
the static speaks my name was developed by the whale husband and published by the whale husband.
What platforms does the static speaks my name support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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