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The Denizen
Kristian Lander Stow · Published by 10C Games
Last updated 29 Sept 2026
Deep in an abandoned city’s barely beating heart, a lone intelligence awakens.
Action, Adventure, Indie · More free games
Explore the eerie corridors of an abandoned city as you guide a single awakened entity through its remnants. Experience the tension and discovery in this unique indie adventure by Kristian Lander Stow.
About this game
Deep in the thick fog of The Dark North, near the shores of an unknown continent, the faded lights of a forgotten city tower above the rolling moors. Hundreds of empty tower blocks stretch across the landscape, the ocean waves crashing into their crumbling foundations, overshadowed by two enormous concrete pillars, the Control Towers.
Deep in the city’s barely beating heart, a lone intelligence awakens.
The Denizen is a small-ish, story-driven third person shooter/adventure game set in an abandoned brutalist city now ruled by an all seeing AI, with a directive to eliminate all that may compromise the security of the city. You control Alea, an organic, man-made being created to inhabit the city, trying to find their purpose in this strange, artificial world.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 550 (at 720p)
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any
- VR Support:
- Additional Notes: Minimum specs may change before release.
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD RX 6500 XT (at 1080p/60fps)
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any
- Additional Notes: Recommended specs may change before release.
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AnnouncementsOfficial
100 Wishlists!
The Denizen just hit 100 wishlists! I know it's not very much but it means so much to me that so many people would even consider buying my game when it comes out! Progress currently is currently going smoothly, by the end of the summer I should have a huge chunk of the game built out and a demo on the way for the Steam Next Fest (so look out for that!). As always, I post somewhat frequent screenshots on my Instagram (@10C45E) and longer promotional videos on YouTube.Thanks for reading!KristianRead full article on Community Announcements (TenSee_)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Denizen - Q&A
Please feel free to ask any questions about my game here, I will do my best to answer them! Commonly asked questions: What genre is the game? What makes it unique?The Denizen is a small atmospheric third-person shooter that focusses on story, exploration and ranged combat with mechanical robots that are far larger than you.How long will the game take to play?The plan is for the average playthrough of the game to be about 5 hours, but it may take longer if you are trying to discover all secrets, get all collectibles and earn all achievements.What is the setting of the game? What inspired the visual style?The Denizen is set in an expansive, semi-open brutalist city called Light City, it is heavily inspired by brutalist architecture, such as the post-soviet 'khrishchyovka', and architecture and creatures found in Blame! manga by Tsutomu Nihei.What kind of progression system does the game use?As you clear and explore various sections of the city, you will unlock 'blueprints' and collect 'NICS', these can be spent at 'The Eternal Foundry' to construct new weapons and equipment. You can also find encrypted logs and conversations from old inhabitants which can be read at computer terminals to reveal the deeper story of how Light City got the way it is.What kinds of weapons can the player use?There are currently 3 weapons in the game:Rebar - Long rods of rusted metal that can be used in melee or thrown like a spear.The K-TECH Mk2 - A blocky .380 pistol that can hold up to 7 rounds.The Quantum Pulse Emitter - A powerful quantum pistol that fires a large energy beam to destroy anything in it's path.Each of these weapons are designed to have a different purpose, so all are useful in the late game.What kind of story structure does the game follow?The Denizen is mostly linear, but various areas of the city can be cleared in any order. There will also be three endings you can get in the main story.Are there difficulty settings or accessibility options?You will be able to choose f...Read full article on Community Announcements (TenSee_)
