The Basement Collection is a Adventure, Strategy game from Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel with a 87% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel
- Release year
- 2012
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $3.99
- Review signal
- 87% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7
Processor: 2.3 GHz Dual Core +
Memory: 4GB
Hard Disk Space: 1GB
Video Card: Nvidia 9800 +
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or later.
Processor: 2.3 GHz Dual Core +
Memory: 4GB
Hard Disk Space: 1GB
Video Card: Nvidia 9800 +
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Basement Collection is worth a closer look if you want emotional story, controller friendly, exploration, and short game.
Best for players who want emotional story, controller friendly, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
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.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
Steam review snapshots
I asked Edmund on Reddit if he was planning on adding controller support to The Basement Collection.Aether is one of the most contemplative experiences in the set, a melancholic space exploration game that invites players to swing from…The collection includes nine playable games, ranging from surreal puzzles to grotesque platformers, all unified by McMillen’s signature mix of dark humor…It's exceptionally strange and confusing but pulls it off in an excellent way.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, strategy 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.