The Consumed is coming soon, and I keep seeing the same questions about it. Here are the answers in one place. I’ll update this page as new details are announced.
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When does The Consumed come out?
October 23, 2026, on Steam.
How much does The Consumed cost?
$7.99 (USD).
Is The Consumed part of Steam Scream Fest?
Yes. The Consumed will be featured in Steam Scream V Fest, Steam’s horror event, running October 26 – November 2, 2026, just after launch.
Is there a demo?
A free demo is coming soon. I’ll link it here as soon as it’s live.
What kind of game is The Consumed?
A first-person psychological / analog horror game. You play the night-shift security guard at the Hargrove Galleria, a dying mall with disappearing employees. Over five increasingly difficult shifts, you check, arm, and secure the mall’s stores with just a flashlight and a camcorder, while something in the building makes the job a lot harder. The look is VHS meets PSX: camcorder grain, a 20XX timestamp, and low-poly figures.
For a fuller rundown, see What Is The Consumed?
Who made The Consumed?
OTR HVN, the indie studio behind Iron Abyss, in collaboration with the fashion brand GREY GRADIENT as its Series 002.
- Game Designer / Director: Jackie C
- Art Directors: Jordan Daniels and Jackie C
- Written and voiced by: Samuel Knox
What platforms is The Consumed on?
Windows (via Steam) at launch. A Mac version is coming later. No console versions have been announced.
What are the system requirements?
Windows (minimum)
- OS: Windows 10, 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7500 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel UHD 630 / GTX 750 Ti / RX 550 (must support WebGL2)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
macOS (minimum, for the upcoming Mac version)
- OS: macOS 11 Big Sur
- Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core i5 (2015 or later)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Metal-capable, Intel Iris or better
- Storage: 1 GB available space
In short, it’s a light game. Most PCs from the last several years should be fine.
Does The Consumed support controllers?
Steam lists partial controller support, including PlayStation DualShock and DualSense controllers. Keyboard and mouse is the safest bet for now.
Is The Consumed on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck compatibility hasn’t been listed yet. I’ll update this once it is.
Is The Consumed multiplayer or co-op?
No, it’s single-player. It does support Steam Family Sharing.
What languages does The Consumed support?
English (with full voice acting), Simplified Chinese, and Spanish (Latin America).
Is The Consumed scary? Is it OK for kids?
It’s a horror game first, with chases, unsettling imagery, and a lot of dread. Official ratings so far put it at 16+ in Germany (horror) and 14+ in Brazil (violence and fear). It’s best for older teens and adults.
How long is The Consumed?
OTR HVN hasn’t announced an official playtime. The game is built around five night shifts, plus easter eggs and optional secrets for anyone who explores.
Does The Consumed have a story?
Yes, but it doesn’t spoon-feed you. Steam describes it as having extensive easter eggs and ergodic storytelling: you piece together what’s happening at the Hargrove Galleria from what you find, read, and notice along the way.
Is The Consumed like Five Nights at Freddy’s?
They share a premise (a night security guard working five shifts), but play very differently. In FNAF you sit in the office, and in The Consumed you walk the floor. I broke it down in The Consumed vs. Five Nights at Freddy’s.
What games inspired The Consumed?
The developers point to Fatal Frame, Silent Hill and P.T., The Exit 8, POOLS, Dreamcore, Shift at Midnight, and Puppet Combo’s Bloodwash, plus analog horror like Local 58 and The Boiled One Phenomenon and Kane Pixels’ The Oldest View. More in 11 Games Like The Consumed.