Indie · September 15, 2015
Undertale (2015)
Undertale (2015) scores 97% positive on Steam from 272.9k reviews, 92 Metacritic, developed by tobyfox.
Undertale (2015) is a Indie title from tobyfox available on Windows, macOS, Linux. The title carries a 97% Steam positive rating across 272.9k reviews, a 92/100 Metacritic score, and 3.3k peak concurrent players — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Indie category.
Welcome to UNDERTALE. In this RPG, you control a human who falls underground into the world of monsters. Now you must find your way out… or stay trapped forever. ((Healthy Dog’s Warning: Game contains imagery that may be harmful to players with photosensitive epilepsy or similar condition.)) features: Killing is unnecessary: negotiate out of danger using the unique battle system. Time your attacks for extra damage, then dodge enemy attacks in a style reminiscent of top-down shooters. Original art and soundtrack brimming with personality. Soulful, character-rich story with an emphasis on humor. Created mostly by one person. Become friends with all of the bosses! At least 5 dogs. You can date a skeleton. Hmmm… now there are 6 dogs…? Maybe you won’t want to date the skeleton. I thought I found a 7th dog, but it was actually just the 3rd dog. If you play this game, can you count the dogs for me…? I’m not good at it.
Release & Availability
| Release date | Sep 15, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Developer | tobyfox |
| Base price | $2.49 -75% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 10M–100M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Release timeline
Undertale launched on Sep 15, 2015.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by tobyfox.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Packages & editions
-
Buy Undertale
Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate Undertale 97% positive across 272.9k reviews — categorised as Overwhelmingly Positive.
264.7k positive · 8.2k negative
Critic consensus (Metacritic)
Critics aggregated on Metacritic awarded a 92/100 score.
User score
Metacritic user score stands at 8.2/10.
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 276.7k recommendations for this title.
Peak concurrent players
Peak concurrent Steam players reached 3.3k — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.
Press quotes
“The puzzles aren't particularly impressive.” 10/10 – Destructoid “I have a couple of issues with the user interface.” 10/10 – PCInvasion “If there’s a criticism to be had, it’s that sometimes Toby Fox doesn’t know when to let a joke go.” 10/10 – The Jimquisition
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Indie
- RPG
Community tag consensus
- Great Soundtrack · 12.0k
- Story Rich · 10.9k
- Choices Matter · 9.9k
- Multiple Endings · 9.5k
- Pixel Graphics · 9.5k
- Funny · 8.9k
- RPG · 8.6k
- Singleplayer · 8.5k
- Indie · 7.5k
- 2D · 6.3k
- Comedy · 6.2k
- Replay Value · 5.6k
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 48 hours, with a median of 6 hours — a substantial (40–100 hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 2 hours per active player.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English, Japanese.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Undertale released?
Undertale was released on Sep 15, 2015 by tobyfox.
Is Undertale worth playing?
Based on 272.9k Steam reviews, Undertale holds a 97% positive rating (Overwhelmingly Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does Undertale support?
Undertale runs natively on Windows, macOS, Linux.
How much does Undertale cost?
Base price on Steam is $2.49 (before seasonal discounts).
What Metacritic score did Undertale receive?
Critics rated Undertale 92/100 on Metacritic.