Adventure · December 8, 2016
OneShot (2016)
OneShot: World Machine Edition OneShot: World Machine Edition has made its way to Steam! This new version places the game within a mock OS, the World Machine OS, allowing the game to be played not only on Windows PCs, but on Steam Deck as well. It also features many new enhancements, such as upgraded graphics, new UI, full analog movement support, Character profile galleries, cutscene galleries, and much much more! About the Game A surreal puzzle adventure game with unique mechanics / capabilitie s . You are t o guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its l ong-dead sun. ...Of cour s e, things are never tha t simple. The world knows you ex i st. The c onsequences are real. Saving the world may b e impossible. You only have one shot. FEATURES Gameplay mechanics that go beyond the game window. A haunting original soundtrack and artwork designed to match. A unique relationship between a game and its player. A lingering feeling that you're not getting the full story unless you know where to look. CONTENT WARNING Although OneShot is not a horror game in the traditional sense, parts of the game may induce some paranoia. Please proceed with caution. CLOSING THE GAME WINDOW Do not worry, it is safe to do so. It only saves your progress.
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Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 53.7k Steam reviews | Top 4% in Adventure |
| Positive rating | 98% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 8% |
| Metacritic | 80/100 | Genre average 77 — top 44% of Adventure titles |
| Engagement hours | 6 h average | Top 56% for session depth among Adventure |
Peer Adventure titles
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Story Rich · 1.4k
- Pixel Graphics · 1.2k
- Indie · 1.1k
- Great Soundtrack · 1.1k
- Cute · 1.0k
- Atmospheric · 959
- Puzzle · 918
- Singleplayer · 887
- Choices Matter · 874
- Adventure · 792
- Multiple Endings · 738
- RPGMaker · 641
- 2D · 627
- Exploration · 486
- Surreal · 477
Reception Metrics
Steam community
98%Overwhelmingly Positive · 53.7k reviews
52.6k positive · 1.1k negative
Metacritic
80/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
8.8/10
Curator recommendations
53.7k
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (9)
- English
- Japanese
- French
- Spanish - Spain
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Korean
- Simplified Chinese
- Italian
- Russian
Press Quotes
“Completely charming, delightfully written, and extremely clever[...]” Rock, Paper, Shotgun “[...]OneShot surprised me with how quickly it made me care.” Kotaku “OneShot pulls players in with poise and wit in a way most games can only dream of, offering up the best an adventure game can offer.” 4.5/5 – Hardcore Gamer
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
6h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
4h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
2h
Current engagement
Achievements
11
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Dec 8, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Base price | $5.99 -40% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 2 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · [email protected] |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Partial Controller Support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Editions & Packages
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