Stairs: Descend into Madness

5/21/2026, 9:53:35 AM

Release date: 9/28/2015

Tags: #indie #adventure #horror #action #psychological-horror #first-person #walking-simulator

User Reviews

Steam rating: Steam positive 70% (364 reviews)
Fetched At: 10/11/2026, 3:51:05 AM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 1,320 (JPY)

Steam JP

$12.99 (USD)

Steam Global

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Japan Price: ¥ 1,320
Global Price: $12.99
Price in Your Region: ¥1,320Prices as Steam lists them per country. What you are actually charged depends on your Steam account settings.Regional prices checked: 20 Oct 2026
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 10/8/2026, 2:35:26 PM

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Key highlight

Descend into madness as a journalist investigating three disappearances in STAIRS, a first-person psychological horror game released on September 28, 2015.

Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel Core i5/i7, AMD equivalent or better

Comfortable play target

15,600 pts(~130% above spec of 12,000 pts)

Parts near this range

ARM - 12 Core 0 MHz15,636 pts Intel Core i3-1220PE15,664 pts Intel Core 5 32015,533 pts

GPU

Game's recommended spec

Nvidia GeForce GTX 280, ATI Radeon 4870 or better

Comfortable play target

1,681 pts(~130% above spec of 1,293 pts)

Parts near this range

Radeon HD 77501,701 pts GeForce GTX 480M1,653 pts GeForce GTX 670M1,712 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

Details

Overview

STAIRS is a first-person psychological horror game developed by GreyLight Entertainment and published by Digital Tribe. Players step into the shoes of journalist Christopher Adams, investigating the disappearances of three individuals: Valerie Berkley, James Reed, and Jean Jowars Remens. The game draws inspiration from real-life events, weaving them into a narrative of terror, despair, and sadness.

Highlights

Genre: Atmospheric psychological horror with adventure elements.
Gameplay: Investigate mysteries using a camera and journal to uncover the stories of three missing persons.
Features: Supports Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, and Steam Cloud.

Who It's For

This game is for players who enjoy atmospheric psychological horror experiences and are looking for a narrative-driven mystery to unravel. Fans of investigative gameplay and stories inspired by real-life events may find this particularly engaging.