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The Basilisk
The Basilisk is a genre-swapping horror platformer that focuses on you, a supercomputer, as the last hope to save mankind from an unknown virus. If you suffer from mental health issues, play at your own risk.
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The Basilisk is a genre-swapping platformer that focuses on the story of you, a supercomputer, as the last hope to save mankind from an unknown virus. Aided by your virtual assistant, this journey will test you mentally and physically.
You will be tasked with solving the puzzles found within the ribonucleic acid sequences of the virus. But all is not as it seems in a story of choices, brutality and psychological mind games.
Please refrain from playing if you do not wish to be exposed to potentially dangerous ideas, or if you are especially susceptible to motion sickness or seizures.
- 50 Mind-Bending Levels
- Genre-swapping Gameplay
- Choice-based decisions and multiple endings
- Sequel to the award-winning Archimedes
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You will be tasked with solving the puzzles found within the ribonucleic acid sequences of the virus. But all is not as it seems in a story of choices, brutality and psychological mind games.
Please refrain from playing if you do not wish to be exposed to potentially dangerous ideas, or if you are especially susceptible to motion sickness or seizures.
- 50 Mind-Bending Levels
- Genre-swapping Gameplay
- Choice-based decisions and multiple endings
- Sequel to the award-winning Archimedes
Listen to the soundtrack for free:
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System requirements Windows · macOS
Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64 Bit
- Processor: 2.3GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GT 630M
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Recommended
Recommended:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7/10 64Bit
- Processor: 3GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 580
- Storage: 300 MB available space
macOS
Minimum
Minimum:- OS: Mac OS 10.7
- Processor: 2.3 GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000
- Storage: 400 MB available space
Recommended
Recommended:- OS: Mac OS 10.11+
- Processor: 3GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630
- Storage: 400 MB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Joshua Hughes
- Features
- Single-player, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English*
*languages with full audio support - Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- [email protected] Support site ↗
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features
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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (1)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Basilisk worth buying right now?
Wait — $0.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does The Basilisk go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is The Basilisk free to play?
The Basilisk costs $0.99 on Steam.
What genre is The Basilisk?
The Basilisk is a Sexual Content, Violent, Gore, Adventure, Indie, Simulation game.
Who developed The Basilisk?
The Basilisk was developed by Joshua Hughes and published by Joshua Hughes.
What platforms does The Basilisk support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.
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