Perception overview

Overview

Perception comes from The Deep End Games and is published by The Deep End Games. It arrived on Steam on May 30, 2017, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Captions available, Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, #category_contrast_controls, and Custom Volume Controls. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Perception's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 1 players at 5 October 2026 - 14:11:26 UTC, with a tracked peak near 2. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 73% positive across 626 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Perception is available in 10 languages including:

6 regional rating boards including esrb, pegi, usk, dejus, and steam germany

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Perception has sold up to 21,257 units and has 547 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $297,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Perception overview details

Perception combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Perception is an award-winning narrative thriller about a blind woman’s journey to uncover the truth about the mansion from her nightmares, or else become one of its victims. Using sound as her sight, Cassie explores the Estate at Echo Bluff, desperate to unravel its sordid history. But she’s not alone; a deadly entity called The Presence stalks the mansion’s halls. Cassie needs sound to be able to see, but every noise she makes draws The Presence closer. A careful balancing act is required if she wants to discover why she’s there, and why the house won’t let her - or anyone – leave. Game Features: • "See" using echolocation. Every sound creates a visual. • Engage in a deadly game of hide and seek. • Trigger radical change at the Estate at Echo Bluff each time you solve its mysteries. • Travel back through history to exorcise your own nightmares. • Encounter an emotional journey that spans centuries, and in the end, uplifts any underdog who had ever been told no. Accolades: Game of the Year 2017 – The Bit Awards Best in Show 2017 – Boston Festival of Indie Games Best Narrative 2017 – Boston Festival of Indie Games “Perception is a memorable horror experience that thrives because of its unique setup and gameplay. Although more unsettling than downright terrifying, Perception managed to keep me on the edge of my seat, forcing me to solve a compelling mystery by facing what lurked in the dark.” – Game Informer, 8.25 About The Deep End Games: Married for over 12 years, Bill and Amanda Gardner made Perception from their basement while chasing around their four wild kids. With B…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Perception is listed as a game with $2.99 (80% off from $14.99). It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Captions available, Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, #category_contrast_controls, and Custom Volume Controls, and is associated with Adventure and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 1 players at 5 October 2026 - 14:11:26 UTC, a tracked peak of 2, and 73% positive reviews.

Overview tags

IndieHorrorAdventureFemale ProtagonistWalking SimulatorSingleplayerAtmosphericFirst-PersonStory RichPsychological HorrorKickstarterExplorationSexual ContentStealthSurvival Horror

Content descriptors

Violence Strong Language Sexual Themes

Highlighted achievements

Support and legal notes

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