Transistor
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- No
- Time to beat
- About 7 hours
- Languages
- 10 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
The App Store lists which devices are supported. Open the game’s page there to check your device.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Linux | glibc 2.15+, 32/64-bit |
| Processor | Dual Core CPU - 2.6ghz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) |
| Storage | 3 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| macOS | 10.7.5 |
| Processor | Dual Core CPU - 2.6ghz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) |
| Storage | 3 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 | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Dual Core CPU - 2.6ghz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT |
| Storage | 3 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 3 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 |
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (Switch) Amazon.com (PS4)
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 Transistor alone?
Yes, Transistor has a single-player mode.
Is Transistor multiplayer?
No. Transistor is listed as single player only.
How long is Transistor?
Transistor takes about 7 hours at a normal pace, 4 hours if you rush, 15 hours to complete everything, based on 12 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does Transistor support?
Audio: English. Interface: Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Can my PC run Transistor?
The minimum is Dual Core CPU - 2.6ghz, 4 GB RAM and 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT.
What platforms is Transistor on?
iOS, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4.
Where is Transistor cheapest?
In United States, at $19.99 on Steam, as last checked.