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Sunless Skies

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App ID 596970
App Type Game
Store Name Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition
Developer
Publisher Failbetter Games
Franchise Fallen London Universe
Supported Systems Windows macOS Linux
Technologies Unity Engine
Last Changenumber 29043311
Last Record Update 17 May 2025 – 20:16:09 UTC ()
Release Date 31 January 2019 – 17:59:36 UTC ()
😎 81.47%
3k reviews
17
In-Game

SAIL THE STARS. BETRAY YOUR QUEEN. MURDER A SUN. Sunless Skies is a Gothic Horror roleplay game with a focus on exploration and exquisite storytelling.

Additional Information

Developer Failbetter Games
metacritic_name Sunless Skies
controller_support full
metacritic_score 87
metacritic_fullurl https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sunless-skies?ftag=MCD-06-10aaa1f
community_visible_stats Yes
ReleaseState released
Publisher Failbetter Games
Store Release Date 31 January 2019 – 17:59:47 UTC ()
osarch empty string
community_hub_visible Yes
Social Media https://www.twitch.tv/failbettergames
https://x.com/failbettergames
https://www.youtube.com/failbettergames/
Primary Genre RPG (3)
Store Genres Adventure (25), Indie (23), RPG (3)
Steam Release Date 31 January 2019 – 17:59:36 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 30 August 2022 – 13:22:48 UTC () (1661865768)
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review_score 8
review_percentage 84
Detected Technologies (?) Unity Engine, UnityIL2CPP SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community 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
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on SteamOS, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • category: Playable
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 22 September 2022 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 7888392
  • configuration:
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    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
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    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
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Content Descriptors Some Nudity or Sexual Content (1), General Mature Content (5)
First seen on SteamDB 16 February 2017 – 17:29:18 UTC (), in changelist #2712153
Content Descriptors (Including DLC) Some Nudity or Sexual Content (1), General Mature Content (5)

Supported Languages

1 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes

Tags

🧷 Steampunk 🐙 Lovecraftian 🗺 Exploration 🎲 RPG 📚 Story Rich 👤 Singleplayer 🌫 Atmospheric 🗺️ Top-Down 🌱 Indie 🌲 Survival 🗺️ Adventure 👻 Roguelike 🚂 Trains 😨 Dark 💰 Kickstarter 🌠 Space 2️⃣ Sequel 🤑 Crowdfunded 🕰️ Alternate History 🧞 Choices Matter

Categories

Single-player Steam Achievements Steam Cloud Family Sharing

Hardware Categories

Full Controller Support

Assets

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timestamp18 March 2024 – 11:42:12 UTC
Trailers
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