The Talos Principle
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- No
- Time to beat
- About 20 hours
- Languages
- 13 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
Google Play lists which devices are supported. Open the game’s page there to check your device.
The App Store lists which devices are supported. Open the game’s page there to check your device.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Ubuntu 14.04 | Ubuntu 14.04 |
| Processor | Dual-core 2.2 GHz | Quad-core 3.2 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT 512MB VRAM, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 512MB VRAM | nVidia GeForce 480 GTX 1GB VRAM, ATI/AMD Radeon HD 5870 1GB VRAM |
| Storage | 5 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | OSX version Lion 10.7 | OSX version Lion 10.7 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz | Intel Quad Code 3.2 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | nVidia GeForce GT 9600M/320M 512MB VRAM, AMD Radeon HD 4670 512MB VRAM (Intel integrated GPUs are not supported!) | nVidia GeForce 480 GTX 1GB VRAM, AMD Radeon HD 5870 1GB VRAM (Intel integrated GPUs are not supported!) |
| Storage | 5 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| 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 | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dual-core 2.0 GHz | Quad-core 3.0 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870) | AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970 |
| Storage | 5 GB available space | 8 GB 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.
Needs about 5 GB. Work out the download time at your speed.
| 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 | 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 (Xbox One)
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $29.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play The Talos Principle alone?
Yes, The Talos Principle has a single-player mode.
Is The Talos Principle multiplayer?
No. The Talos Principle is listed as single player only.
How long is The Talos Principle?
The Talos Principle takes about 20 hours at a normal pace, 11 hours if you rush, 42 hours to complete everything, based on 12 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does The Talos Principle support?
Audio: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Interface: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian and 1 more.
Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian and 1 more.
Can my PC run The Talos Principle?
The minimum is Dual-core 2.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM and DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870).
What platforms is The Talos Principle on?
Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One.
Where is The Talos Principle cheapest?
In United States, at $29.99 on Steam, as last checked.