About
Proteus came out on January 30, 2013 for Linux, Mac and PC, then for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita on October 29, 2013. On Steam, 82% of 1,425 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 26 hours.
Proteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it. The procedurally generated islands are home to creatures natural and imagined, tranquil valleys and ruins with magical properties.
How long to beat Proteus
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Cast and crew
1 creditsCrew
Media
Releases
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageSteam Deck: Unsupported Valve reports it does not run
Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 28, 2026.
Proteus player count
concurrent players on SteamPlayers counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.