The Fall

Does The Fall run on Windows 11, Mac, Linux and Steam Deck?

Windows 11	Expected to work. It is sold for Windows today and no problem is on record. Source
Windows 10	Expected to work. It is sold for Windows today and no problem is on record. Source
Windows 7	Yes. The store lists it in the system requirements. Source
macOS	Yes, it is sold with a Mac version. Older 32-bit Mac versions do not start on macOS 10.15 or later. Source
Linux	Yes, there is a native Linux version. Source
Steam Deck	Playable, as rated by Valve: it works, but may need some manual configuration. Source

Minimum operating system on the store page: Windows XP SP3 or later. What these mean.

Synopsis

A dark science-fiction puzzle-adventure. You control ARID, the AI of a damaged combat suit, whose human pilot lies unconscious on a hostile planet. You explore a derelict facility, solve inventory-style puzzles and handle short cover-based fights while bending your own safety rules to keep the pilot alive.

What people say

Critics single out the atmospheric story, strong voice acting and the thoughtful themes about obeying rules and serving creators. Common criticisms are a very short running time of a few hours, puzzles that can be convoluted, and a cover-based combat system that is occasionally fiddly. Some reviewers felt the narrative bit off more than it could resolve in one chapter. Steam players rate it Very Positive.

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Playability today

Playability runs from 1 to 5. It is the average of two parts. Each part starts at 1 and climbs to 5 as more of its checks pass. Read the method.

Runs today: 5 / 5

• ✓ Sold today from an official store
• ✓ Runs on current Windows without fan patches
• ? Single-player works without an internet connection (not checked yet)
• ? All of its content still works (servers, DLC, unlocks) (not checked yet)
• ? Supports modern resolutions and widescreen (not checked yet)
• ✓ Full controller support or remappable controls
• ✓ Steam Deck Verified or Playable, or a native handheld version
• ✓ No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
• ✓ No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
• ? No known game-breaking bugs in the current version (not checked yet)

Filled in from the Steam store and Valve’s Steam Deck rating. Checks marked with a question mark count once someone has checked them.

Design today

Not judged yet. Someone has to play it first: we check whether the controls, menus, saving, onboarding, pacing and camera still feel good next to games made today.

Sources

1. Metacritic: The Fall (2014)
2. Steam: The Fall
3. Kritiqal: The Fall review
4. GameGrin: The Fall Review
5. OpenCritic: The Fall reviews (platform list, console ports)