About The Witness
The Witness is a single-player game in an open world with dozens of locations to explore and over 500 puzzles. This game respects you as an intelligent player and it treats your time as precious. There's no filler; each of those puzzles brings its own new idea into the mix. So, this is a game full of ideas.
You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you. You don't remember who you are, and you don't remember how you got here, but there's one thing you can do: explore the island in hope of discovering clues, regaining your memory, and somehow finding your way home.
Release dates by platform
Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.8GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD 4000 series |
| DirectX | Version 10 |
| Storage | 5 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.4GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce 780 |
| DirectX | Version 10 |
| Storage | 5 GB available space |
The Witness FAQ
When did The Witness come out?
The Witness was released on January 26, 2016 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and iOS.
Is The Witness on PlayStation 5?
No. The Witness has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and iOS.
Is The Witness on Xbox Series X|S?
No. The Witness has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and iOS.
Is The Witness on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. The Witness has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and iOS.
Who is making The Witness?
The Witness is developed by Thekla, Inc.
Is The Witness multiplayer?
No. The Witness is single player only.
How much does The Witness cost?
The Witness costs $39.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is The Witness good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 84% of 21,538 reviews are positive. Critics average 88/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for The Witness?
The minimum GPU is Intel HD 4000 series. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our The Witness system requirements page.
