Prey
In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.
- Released
- 2017
- Developer
- Arkane Studios
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- verified
- Download
- 20 GB
What is Prey?
In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 3 May 2017 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Arkane Studios |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Action, Adventure |
| Languages | 11 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Prey received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
Accessibility
Seeing
- Color Alternatives
Hearing
- Stereo Sound
- Surround Sound
Input
- Full controller support
Difficulty
- Save Anytime
Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | full support |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | verified |
| Download size | 20 GB |
| Add-on content | 2 DLC listed |
| Age gate | None |
Content descriptors
- Frequent violence or gore
- General mature content
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Games like Prey
24 games overlap with Prey on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Metro Exodus, Alien: Isolation and The Evil Within 2.
Common questions about Prey
What platforms is Prey on?
Prey is available on PC. It first released in 2017.
How much does Prey cost?
$29.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Prey?
91% of 54,539 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
Does Prey work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Prey as verified on the Steam Deck, from its own testing. That means it works out of the box with no configuration.
How big is the Prey download?
20 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.
Who made Prey?
Prey was developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.