About
It was shown at 2 showcases, most recently PC Gaming Show: Tokyo Direct 2026. On Steam, 99% of 283 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 10 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 53 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck.
Go back to your hometown and tear it down with a sledgehammer in this narrative exploration game. Confront your past in a devastating story about feeling like you no longer belong in the place you grew up.
What is happening now
Virtue and a Sledgehammer is an action adventure game developed for PC. The title launched on Steam in late October, slightly ahead of its originally scheduled December release window. Beyond the basic availability announcement, coverage has remained limited, with few details emerging about the game's mechanics, story, or critical reception in the weeks following launch.
Timeline
3 moments- Jun 7, 2026 Shown at PC Gaming Show 2026
- Sep 20, 2026 Shown at PC Gaming Show: Tokyo Direct 2026
- Oct 27, 2026 Released
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Media
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Releases
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageSteam Deck: Verified works great out of the box
Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026.
Virtue and a Sledgehammer player count
concurrent players on SteamPlayers counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.
Virtue and a Sledgehammer achievements
28 achievements on SteamRarest
All 28 achievements by how many players unlocked them
Share of Steam players who unlocked each achievement.