Action · May 4, 2017
Prey (2017)
Story In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted. As you dig into the dark secrets of Talos I and your own past, you must survive using the tools found on the station -- your wits, weapons, and mind-bending abilities. The fate of the Talos I and everyone aboard is in your hands. Features Sci-fi Thriller Nothing is as it seems aboard Talos I. As Morgan Yu, set out to unravel the clues you've left behind for yourself, and discover the truth about your past. What role will you play in TranStar’s plans, and the mysterious threat ravaging the station? Singular Setting Orbiting the Moon, the Talos I space station symbolizes the height of private space enterprise. Explore a lavish craft designed to reflect corporate luxury of the 1960s, and navigate interconnected, non-linear pathways built to hide countless secrets. Unimaginable Threat The shadowy extraterrestrial presence infesting Talos I is a living ecology bent on annihilating its prey. It’s up to you, one of the last remaining survivors aboard the station, to end the deadly attack of these haunting predators. Play Your Way Gain alien abilities to develop a distinct combination of powers and upgrade your unique skills. Craft increasingly useful items with the blueprints, gadgets and tools on board the station to overcome dangerous obstacles in your way. Survive unprecedented threats with your wits and ability to improvise.
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 51.0k Steam reviews | Top 12% in Action |
| Positive rating | 91% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 32% |
| Metacritic | 84/100 | Genre average 77 — top 22% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 263 players | Top 22% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 19 h average | Top 27% for session depth among Action |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (11)
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Full audio (10)
- English
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Japanese
- Simplified Chinese
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Sci-fi · 1.1k
- Immersive Sim · 869
- Space · 828
- Singleplayer · 794
- Horror · 787
- Atmospheric · 771
- FPS · 725
- First-Person · 686
- Story Rich · 679
- Exploration · 633
- Action · 599
- Aliens · 554
- Survival Horror · 487
- Futuristic · 472
- Stealth · 429
Reception Metrics
Steam community
91%Very Positive · 51.0k reviews
46.4k positive · 4.6k negative
Metacritic
84/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
8.0/10
Curator recommendations
36.1k
Peak concurrent players
263
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Remote Play on TV
Accessibility
- Color Alternatives
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
- Stereo Sound
- Surround Sound
Other
- Single-player
- Save Anytime
- Family Sharing
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
19h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
8h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
2h
Current engagement
Achievements
58
Steam unlocks available
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Release & Availability
| Release date | May 4, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Arkane Studios |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Base price | $5.99 -80% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 2 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Support |
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