BONEWORKS is a Action, Adventure, Simulation game from Stress Level Zero with a 92% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Stress Level Zero
- Release year
- 2019
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $23.99
- Review signal
- 92% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 Processor: quad-core 3.0ghz minimum Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 1060 / 970 for Rift CV1+Touch, Original Vive at 90hz, and RiftS at 80hz DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 20 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR Additional Notes: CPU performance required for physics calculations! These min specs are based on Rift CV1+Touch, Original Vive 90hz, and RiftS 80hz, ONLY.
- Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i7 7700k or greater, 3.3ghz+ Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 1080 / 2060super or greater for Rift CV1+Touch, Original Vive 90hz, and RiftS 80hz DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 20 GB available space Additional Notes: CPU performance required for physics calculations!
From Steam reviews
Review notes
BONEWORKS is worth a closer look if you want exploration, emotional story, strong atmosphere, and narrative mystery.
Best for players who want emotional story, strong atmosphere, exploration, and narrative mystery.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
Steam review snapshots
Good story, good mystery, good level design.Boneworks was the first game I had seen that truly delivered on my dream of realistic physics, freedom of movement, immersive combat…Boneworks was the first game I had seen that truly delivered on my dream of realistic physics, freedom of movement, immersive combat…Moving around and looking at everything is fun.Why it fits
Best for players who want exploration, strong atmosphere, emotional story, and narrative mystery. BONEWORKS stands out for its weird tone, single-player focus, and a mix of exploration, atmosphere, and story mystery.
Who might skip it
Skip it if you are sensitive to technical roughness or want a fully polished experience.