The Talos Principle
by Croteam · published by Devolver Digital
Released December 11, 2014 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.
About The Talos Principle
The Talos Principle is a philosophical first-person puzzle game from Croteam, the creators of the legendary Serious Sam series, written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
As if awakening from a deep sleep, you find yourself in a strange, contradictory world of ancient ruins and advanced technology. Tasked by your creator with solving a series of increasingly complex puzzles, you must decide whether to have faith, or to ask the difficult questions: Who are you? What is your purpose And what are you going to do about it?
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Dual-core 2.0 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870) |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 5 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Quad-core 3.0 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 8 GB available space |
The Talos Principle FAQ
When did The Talos Principle come out?
The Talos Principle was released on December 11, 2014 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Is The Talos Principle on PlayStation 5?
No. The Talos Principle has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Is The Talos Principle on Xbox Series X|S?
No. The Talos Principle has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Is The Talos Principle on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. The Talos Principle has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Who is making The Talos Principle?
The Talos Principle is developed by Croteam and published by Devolver Digital.
Is The Talos Principle multiplayer?
No. The Talos Principle is single player only.
How much does The Talos Principle cost?
The Talos Principle costs $4.49 on Steam (85% off, normally $29.99). Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is The Talos Principle good?
Steam players rate it "Overwhelmingly Positive" — 95% of 33,114 reviews are positive. Critics average 87/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for The Talos Principle?
The minimum GPU is DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our The Talos Principle system requirements page.
Talos Principle series
4 games in release order
