Transistor is a Action, RPG game from Supergiant Games with a 94% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Supergiant Games
- Release year
- 2014
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $3.99
- Review signal
- 94% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 32-bit Processor: Dual Core CPU – 2.6ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT Storage: 3 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: 10.7.5 Processor: Dual Core CPU – 2.6ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) Storage: 3 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: glibc 2.15+, 32/64-bit Processor: Dual Core CPU – 2.6ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) Storage: 3 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Transistor is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, replayable, cyberpunk, and short game.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, cyberpunk, emotional story, and replayable.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
cyberpunk
SettingThe game leans into neon, hacking, or corporate-dystopia texture.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
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.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
Steam review snapshots
Although this one is not rogue-like, it is just as exciting, with boss battles and quiet world-building moments alike.Every single player in the grand scheme of things has a backstory behind him or her; even the Camerata (those treacherous villainous…A great example of a small, short game that can provide the highest quality in all directions: story, gameplay, level design, and…The world of Cloudbank is absolutely mesmerizing—gorgeous hand-painted art, an incredible synth soundtrack by Darren Korb that perfectly matches the melancholy sci-fi…Why it fits
Good for players who want strong atmosphere, cyberpunk style, emotional story, and a compact experience. Strong atmosphere and presentation Cyberpunk setting and aesthetic Emotional, mystery-driven story Replayable structure Short, focused experience
Who might skip it
You want a long hobby game You prefer straightforward stories You do not want a compact experience