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Proteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it.

Proteus is a exploration, walking simulator and relaxing game developed by Ed Key and David Kanaga and published by Twisted Tree.
Released on January 30th 2013 is available in English on Windows, MacOS and Linux.

It has received 2,741 reviews of which 2,078 were positive and 663 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Eneba.

The Steam community has classified Proteus into these genres:

Exploration Walking Simulator Relaxing Indie Casual Procedural Generation Experimental First-Person Beautiful Adventure Atmospheric Singleplayer Great Soundtrack Pixel Graphics Open World Music Surreal Cute Sandbox Short

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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 XP SP3
Processor: 1.8GHz
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Hard Drive: 100 MB HD space

MacOS

OS: 10.6
Processor: 1.8GHz
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Hard Drive: 250 MB HD space

Linux

OS: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, Mint 13 LTS, Fedora 16, fully updated
Processor: 1.8GHz
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Hard Drive: 250 MB HD space

User reviews & Ratings

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Nov. 2025

I'm not gonna get poetic about it like everyone else seems to. It's a pleasant game with a nice world and good music

Oct. 2025

Perhaps predictably, Proteus has built up a reputation as an "artsy" or pretentious game, one which has no gameplay and therefore can bore many people. But this game has been out for many years now and gained a following, and I've only just played it for the first time. I spent the first 40 or so minutes just exploring the island, not even knowing you had to get to a specific place to trigger the season transition. Then I stumbled upon what seemed like a ceremonial or gathering place amongst some trees, and then the visual style undergoes a transformation. At these points the whole mood of the game changes. At first I thought this was happening while I was just wandering around, but no - once you find the transition it's not imperceptible anymore. In between, explore the area any way you like, whether you fancy a trip through the woods, a hike up some mountains, or a serene coastal walk. It's true the game has very little interaction, and this is a sticking point for the game's reception. But try the game with that knowledge, perhaps adjust your expectations, and let yourself roam free, and it will open itself up for you. For me, Proteus feels like a game to revisit in the future for an hour every now and then.

Oct. 2025

Surreally sublime. Channels the experience of a one-time dream that you wake from and never go back to. Perhaps there's something here about consciousness, and experience, and individuality - but maybe what you get out of it is what you bring with you.

June 2025

Proteus is an exploration game whose low fidelity graphics allow your imagination to stretch. At $10 it's well worth experiencing once blindly - when you're done it's a good idea to look at a guide for what else there is to do.

Jan. 2025

My new therapy. 重温了几年前的冬天在瑞典北部北极圈以北的地方，深夜停在通往Abisko的公路上，第一次看到满天繁星的感觉。

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Frequently Asked Questions

Proteus is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.

Proteus is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.99€ on Steam.

Proteus received 2,078 positive votes out of a total of 2,741 achieving a rating of 7.34.

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Proteus was developed by Ed Key and David Kanaga and published by Twisted Tree.

Proteus is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Proteus is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Proteus is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Proteus is a single-player game.

Proteus does not currently offer any DLC.

Proteus does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Proteus does not support Steam Remote Play.

Proteus 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.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Proteus.

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