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DISTRAINT is a 2D psychological horror adventure game for PC. In order to secure a partnership in a famous company, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman. In that very moment, he finds out the price of his humanity.

DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition is a indie, psychological horror and horror game developed and published by Jesse Makkonen.
Released on October 21st 2015 is available only on Windows in 12 languages: English, Italian, German, French, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Turkish, Korean and Japanese.

It has received 12,242 reviews of which 11,408 were positive and 834 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition into these genres:

Indie Psychological Horror Horror Pixel Graphics 2D Adventure Story Rich Atmospheric Singleplayer Dark Puzzle Psychological Short Mystery Side Scroller Emotional Dark Humor Point & Click Narration Gore

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows Vista or later
  • Processor: Dual Core 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB card capable of shader 3.0
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 175 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9c Compliant
  • Additional Notes: Controller support is for Xbox 360 controller only.

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June 2025
To be honest, I fell asleep for nine hours before noticing that I had this game open in the main menu. I then made the decision to play it. It was such a fantastic game and had so much potential. There were other factors to consider, particularly remorse and mental health. Price was prone to despair and nightmares because he believed he was responsible for the deaths of those around him. He was ultimately driven into the depths of worry and misery by his own self-loathing. Suggested rating: 9/10. I only wish it were longer. This game takes around 54 minutes, and it's simple to gain all achievements, great story telling, scary music and beautiful 2D animation. Looking forward to Distraint II once I get it in the future.
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May 2025
One of the best budget indie psychological horror games I've ever played. It’s affordable and memorable, so you can't go wrong by giving it a try. If you enjoy it, be sure to check out its sequel, which wraps up the storyline.
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March 2025
What a depressing game and what an important moral. You are playing a gentleman who works for a company that "kicks" people out of their abodes. Your motivation is money, who would have thought? Game is filled with many horror elements that are all "technically" harmless to the player. It will only damage your mental health. I almost got stuck in a room full of old Women but I thankfully found my way out. I really like this art style and am excited to play the second game. Don't play it if you crave warmth and happiness.
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Jan. 2025
This game delivers a chilling psychological horror experience with a touching narrative. It's short but leaves a lasting impression. Perfect for fans of story/puzzle indie horror games!
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Oct. 2024
Distraint is a beautiful pixel experience among indie psychological games. I first played it on Android and now on PC. And I have to admit that the Steam Deluxe Edition, with its colourful elements, is fantastic, unlike its standard counterpart. Now for the overall gameplay experience: You play as Price, a young man who tells his story of regret for his 'ambitious' choices. Here, the player can reflect on Price's actions. Was what happened in the story a natural consequence of his own emotional immaturity and the choices of the tenants he influenced? Was it the system that was ultimately evil, playing with people's destinies? Or was it the businessmen, always obsessed with ambition, who acted in the name of 'the law'? Or was it a combination of factors, where no one is really black and white, but morally grey? The developer obviously wanted to make a critique of the capitalist system, but also connect it to a deeper level. There are a lot of interesting scenes where the dev shows how corrupt the system is, but also how impressionable and childish Price is to a certain extent. Now, I don't agree with many of Price's perceptions and some of his actions, but I also don't agree with some of the moral messages that the game tries to give us. Ultimately, the game is open to interpretation, and it's a nice opportunity to reflect on our society and its flaws. As for the horror part, I was expecting some mild horror, probably in the style of Mad Father or a similar title. The bobble head characters definitely remind me of Dead Road to Canada, very funny like. What distinguishes Distraint is the constant fog-like atmosphere, the eerie music and the background effects, the latter of which keep you in suspense. The way you have to move around the rooms can also add to the tension. The whole story seems to be the product of a nightmare projected onto an old film. It's a very curated way of presenting horror in pixels. There are a few references to sayings that come to life as part of Price's hallucinations, and because the theme remains a social and serious one, the game remains engaging for the most part. I conclusion. Do I recommend it? For the most part, yes. I do. It's a nice little game, don't expect it to be Silent Hill in pixels, this is an indie Game, and a short one. But it's worth the try, for what it offers. If you enjoy story rich games and your system hasn't the specs for a heavy horror game, this is a good option for a mildly chilling experience.
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DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.

DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 4.99€ on Steam.

DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition received 11,408 positive votes out of a total of 12,242 achieving an impressive rating of 9.06.
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DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition was developed and published by Jesse Makkonen.

DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition is playable and fully supported on Windows.

DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition is not playable on MacOS.

DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition is not playable on Linux.

DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition is a single-player game.

DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition does not currently offer any DLC.

DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition does not support Steam Remote Play.

DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition
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