The Descendant is a Adventure, Casual game from Gaming Corps AB with a 88% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by relaxing, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Gaming Corps AB
- Release year
- 2016
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $1.49
- Review signal
- 88% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista+ Processor: Intel i3 2.0GHz or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: AMD or nVidia card with 1GB RAM DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 12 GB available space
- Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel i5 2.5GHz or equivalent Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia 500 series or higher DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 12 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X 10.10 Processor: Intel i5 – 2,7 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel Iris Pro 6100 or higher Storage: 12 GB available space Additional Notes: Mid-2012 and newer with at least above hardware
- Recommended
- OS: OS X 10.11 Processor: i5-4570 – 3.20Ghz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M 1024MB or higher Storage: 12 GB available space Additional Notes: Mid-2013 and newer with at least above hardware
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Descendant is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, post-apocalyptic, narrative mystery, and exploration.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, post-apocalyptic, narrative mystery, and exploration.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
post-apocalyptic
SettingThe world reads as ruined, hostile, or shaped by collapse.
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.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
Steam review snapshots
Ever wonder what it’s like to be stuck in a post-apocalyptic underground bunker with a bunch of people who make worse decisions…It's nothing we haven't seen before, but it's still well written and fun to explore.An immersive post-apocalyptic story with steep branching dialogues and moral choices.Works well on steam deck.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, casual filtered by relaxing, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.