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The Archetype

Rafael Barreto, MacKenzie Kaser · published by SA Industry · released Sep 16, 2015

The Archetype is a psychological-horror where you'll be in control (or not) of Archty's psychological aspects, like Fear, Despair, Anxiety, Sadness, Jealousy, Anger, Aggression, Libido, Envy, Guilt, Depression and Solitude. As you explore the 4 chapters of Archty's life (Childhood, Adolescence, Marriage and Death), you'll have to deal with his anxiety disorder and schizophrenia and problems like his abusive father and mother and betrayal in his marriage.

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Data updated 11h ago
Price
$4.99
US store
Reviews
58%
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Owners (est.)
~3.1K
1.6K – 5K
Revenue (est.)
~$8.5K
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videos · 30 d
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views · 1 y
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Product info

from Steam's PICS · read 4d ago
Change number
40,442,593
Public build
2,345,550 · Dec 6, 2017 (8y ago)
Operating systems
windows
Architecture
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Install size
2.0 GB · 923 MB download
Install folder
The Archetype
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Homepage
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Release state
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Steam Deck

Playable

Tested Feb 27, 2026 on build 2,345,550

  • !Default controller config not fully functional
  • !Controller glyphs do not match deck device
  • !Interface text is not legible
  • !Default configuration is not performant

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BranchBuildUpdatedDescription
public 2,345,550Dec 6, 2017 · 8y ago

Build history

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BuildBranchReleasedFirst seen
2,345,550public Dec 6, 2017 18:214d ago

Depots · 1

content of the public branch
DepotNameOSLanguageDLC / sharedSizeDownloadManifest
391121 windows english 2.0 GB923 MB 5865942338095948531

Launch options · 1

ExecutableOSDescription
The Archetype.exe windows

Languages · 1

LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
English ✓✓✓

Packages · 1

all packages
SubNameBillingPrice
74664The Archetype Store or CD key $4.99

Bundles · 0

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Not part of any bundle we know.

Updates · patch notes

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