The Messenger
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- No
- Time to beat
- About 16 hours
- Languages
- 11 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Works on | Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite (handheld only); most Switch games also run on Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Nintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games |
| Buy | Nintendo eShop |
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel core i5-4210 1.7ghz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
| Storage | 1200 MB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
| Works on | PS4 and PS4 Pro, and PS5 through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
| Works on | PS5, PS5 Slim, PS5 Digital Edition and PS5 Pro |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
| Works on | Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (Switch) Amazon.com (PS4) Amazon.com (PS5)
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $3.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $3.99 −80% | $3.99 | $3.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play The Messenger alone?
Yes, The Messenger has a single-player mode.
Is The Messenger multiplayer?
No. The Messenger is listed as single player only.
How long is The Messenger?
The Messenger takes about 16 hours at a normal pace, 14 hours if you rush, based on 3 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does The Messenger support?
Audio: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Interface: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Can my PC run The Messenger?
The minimum is Intel core i5-4210 1.7ghz, 2 GB RAM and Intel HD Graphics 4400.
What platforms is The Messenger on?
Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One.
Where is The Messenger cheapest?
In United States, at $3.99 on Steam, as last checked.