The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- No
- Time to beat
- About 4 hours
- Languages
- 7 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 | |
|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo or equivalent AMD |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX11 compliant card with 1GB of VRAM |
| Storage | 9 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 9 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 $19.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play The Vanishing of Ethan Carter alone?
Yes, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter has a single-player mode.
Is The Vanishing of Ethan Carter multiplayer?
No. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is listed as single player only.
How long is The Vanishing of Ethan Carter?
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter takes about 4 hours at a normal pace, 4 hours if you rush, 5 hours to complete everything, based on 13 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does The Vanishing of Ethan Carter support?
Audio: English, Polish. Interface: Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish (Spain).
Subtitles: Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish (Spain).
Can my PC run The Vanishing of Ethan Carter?
The minimum is Intel Core2 Duo or equivalent AMD, 6 GB RAM and DirectX11 compliant card with 1GB of VRAM.
What platforms is The Vanishing of Ethan Carter on?
Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One.
Where is The Vanishing of Ethan Carter cheapest?
In United States, at $19.99 on Steam, as last checked.