Journey of a Roach is a Adventure game from Koboldgames, Daedalic Entertainment with a 83% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Koboldgames, Daedalic Entertainment
- Release year
- 2013
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $6.99
- Review signal
- 83% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista/7
Processor: 2.5 GHz (Single Core) or better
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 256 MB RAM (shared memory not recommended)
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 2500 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers
Additional Notes: Keyboard, Mouse - Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7/8
Processor: 2.5 GHz (Single Core) or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 512 MB RAM (shared memory not recommended)
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 2500 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers
Additional Notes: Keyboard, Mouse, Microsoft XBox Controller
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OSX 10.6
Processor: 2.5 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 2500 MB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu Linux 12.04, equivalent distros should work
Processor: 2.5 GHz (Single Core) or better
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 256 MB RAM (shared memory not recommended)
Storage: 2500 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Journey of a Roach is worth a closer look if you want post-apocalyptic, strong atmosphere, emotional story, and controller friendly.
Best for players who want post-apocalyptic, strong atmosphere, emotional story, and controller friendly.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
post-apocalyptic
SettingThe world reads as ruined, hostile, or shaped by collapse.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
deckbuilding
Play styleCard choices, deck shape, and synergies matter.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
Steam review snapshots
A wasteland contaminated by radiation.It had a mix of slightly animated 2d cutscenes and 3d-rendered environments and characters for exploration.I hesitate to call it point-and-click adventure because even though there's an inventory and clicking on points of interest, the movement is…The puzzles are simple enough to keep you moving yet clever enough to make you smile when you solve them.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.