Archimedes is a Indie game from Joshua Hughes with a 78% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Joshua Hughes
- Release year
- 2016
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $1.99
- Review signal
- 78% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista
Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 1366 x 768 Resolution
Storage: 300 MB available space - Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7+
Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 1920 x 1080 Resolution
Storage: 300 MB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS 10.7
Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 1366 x 768 Resolution
Storage: 300 MB available space - Recommended
- OS: Mac OS 10.11+
Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 1920 x 1080 Resolution
Storage: 300 MB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04
Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 1366 x 768 Resolution
Storage: 300 MB available space - Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04+
Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 1920 x 1080 Resolution
Storage: 300 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Archimedes is worth a closer look if you want narrative mystery, exploration, strong atmosphere, and psychological themes.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, psychological themes, psychological horror, and narrative mystery.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
psychological-themes
SettingPsychology, perception, or mental strain is an important theme without implying horror.
psychological-horror
SettingThe fear comes through pressure, perception, or psychological unease.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
Steam review snapshots
Reminded me of that very old game from the 90's that didn't succeed because it was too much ahead of its time…It is a short game but for a quid on sale it's an ace way to kill a few hours.Archimedes is a psychological horror adventure developed and published by Joshua Hughes that takes an unconventional approach to storytelling by transforming a…Archimedes is a psychological horror adventure developed and published by Joshua Hughes that takes an unconventional approach to storytelling by transforming a…Why it fits
Check it if you want indie filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.