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The Answer is 42

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App ID 1199660
App Type Game
Store Name The Answer Is 42
Developer
Publisher Mens Sana Interactive
Franchise Mens Sana Interactive
Supported Systems Windows macOS
Technologies Unity Engine
Last Changenumber 29810829
Last Record Update 29 June 2025 – 15:14:50 UTC ()
Release Date 12 December 2019 – 18:35:32 UTC ()
❓ 81.57%
156 reviews
0
In-Game

The answer to life, the universe, and everything. Connect the numbers. Fill the board. You will find out.

Additional Information

Developer Mens Sana Interactive
metacritic_name The Answer is 42
controller_support full
community_visible_stats Yes
ReleaseState released
Publisher Mens Sana Interactive
Store Release Date 12 December 2019 – 18:35:42 UTC ()
osarch empty string
community_hub_visible Yes
Social Media https://bsky.app/profile/menssanagames.bsky.social
https://x.com/MensSanaGames
https://www.youtube.com/@menssanainteractive
Primary Genre Casual (4)
Store Genres Casual (4), Indie (23)
Steam Release Date 12 December 2019 – 18:35:32 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 17 February 2023 – 21:10:28 UTC () (1676668228)
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Detected Technologies (?) Unity Engine, SteamworksNET SDK, UnityIL2CPP SDK, cURL SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  •  
  • category: Verified
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 28 April 2022 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 4689883
  • configuration:
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    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
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    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-stable
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
First seen on SteamDB 21 November 2019 – 14:07:12 UTC (), in changelist #7241469

Supported Languages

12 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes Yes Yes
French Yes Yes Yes
Italian Yes Yes Yes
German Yes Yes Yes
Spanish - Spain Yes Yes Yes
Japanese Yes Yes Yes
Korean Yes Yes Yes
Portuguese - Brazil Yes Yes Yes
Portuguese - Portugal Yes Yes Yes
Russian Yes Yes Yes
Simplified Chinese Yes Yes Yes
Spanish - Latin America Yes Yes Yes

Tags

🧩 Puzzle 🃏 Tabletop 🧘 Relaxing ☯ Minimalist ♠️ Solitaire 🏽 2D 🚀 Sci-fi 🌠 Space 😌 Casual 🤯 Abstract 🧩 Logic 🌫 Atmospheric 🤣 Memes 👤 Singleplayer 🌱 Indie

Categories

Single-player Steam Achievements Family Sharing Profile Features Limited

Hardware Categories

Full Controller Support

Assets

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Trailers
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