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Nate Berens · Published by Redact Games · Official site ↗
Content notice: Sagebrush contains implications of sexual assault and child abuse and contains explicit descriptions of self-harm.
Very Positive — 95% positive (315 reviews) · 14 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
A first-person narrative adventure game about exploring a cult compound in the remote New Mexico desert. Discover the lives of the former inhabitants -- what brought them together, what they believed, and why they ended it all.
DJCTQ 18Full Controller Support
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Adventure, Indie · 2018 · More £5 - £15 games
Explore the haunting ruins of a cult compound in Sagebrush, an indie adventure that delves into the lives of its former inhabitants. Venture through New Mexico's remote desert to uncover their beliefs and fates.
About this game
"I met Anne first, waiting for the bus. I asked her what she was selling and she laughed and said nothing, nothing at all, that what she had to offer was free for anyone who wanted it bad enough. I asked her what had helped her. She just said 'James.'"
Sagebrush is a short-form first-person narrative adventure about exploring the compound of an apocalyptic Millenialist cult in remote New Mexico years after they collectively took their lives in a mass suicide event.
In Sagebrush, you'll investigate the long-abandoned Black Sage Ranch, the former home of Perfect Heaven, an apocalyptic cult formed in the early 1990s under the guiding hand of the prophet Father James.
Estimated Playtime: 60-120 minutes
Sagebrush is a short-form first-person narrative adventure about exploring the compound of an apocalyptic Millenialist cult in remote New Mexico years after they collectively took their lives in a mass suicide event.
In Sagebrush, you'll investigate the long-abandoned Black Sage Ranch, the former home of Perfect Heaven, an apocalyptic cult formed in the early 1990s under the guiding hand of the prophet Father James.
Inspired by Real-World Apocalyptic Cults
Based on extensive research into cult groups both famous and obscure, large and small, Sagebrush avoids simplistic motivations and easy answers. The members of the Flock are diverse and complex people with varied needs, hopes, and fears.An Immersive, Lo-Fi 3D World
Sagebrush features an evocative low-poly, low-resolution, less-is-more art style that combines retro aesthetics with modern technology, along with a fully-realized soundscape and an original ambient musical score that immerses you in the remote New Mexico desert.A Whole Compound to Explore
Black Sage Ranch is yours to wander, from the trailers that housed the cultists, to the halls where they gathered for food and prayer, to the old mines that stretch out below the compound, untouched for nearly a century.Uncover the Real Story
Find notes, recordings, and belongings that give insight into the people who lived at Black Sage Ranch. What did they believe? Why did they join? Were they happy? And why did they choose to end it all?Estimated Playtime: 60-120 minutes
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows 7 or Later
- Processor: 2.4GHZ Dual Core Processor Or Higher
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Supported Languages
English*, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Steam Deck Verified!
Sagebrush is now officially VERIFIED on the Steam Deck! Now you can enjoy anxiety-inducing, heartbreaking cult drama on the bus, on the toilet, or anywhere else you'd like to feel sad! A new patch was just pushed to fix some very minor issues navigating the menus with a gamepad.Read full article on Community Announcements (CitizenArcane)Press Coverage
Have You Played… Sagebrush?
Have You Played? is an endless stream of game retrospectives. One a day, every day, perhaps for all time. Sagebrush is a first-person game that I suppose we would say is a walking simulator, where you explore an abandoned cult compound. John Walker (RIP in peace) played it back in 2018 and found it fascinating. (more…)Read full article on Rock, Paper, ShotgunPatch NotesOfficial
Sagebrush 1.4 - Now localized for Europe and Russia
Hey, it's been a while! But I've got some big news. It's console launch week for Sagebrush, with the game hitting Playstation, Xbox, and Switch over the next few days. But as part of that launch, thanks to our partners at Ratalaika Games, we're able to bring several new localizations of Sagebrush to PC and Mac! Check out Sagebrush in French, German, Spanish, and Russian, available now! Patch 1.4 also include some other various bug fixes and optimizations.Read full article on Community Announcements (CitizenArcane)Press Coverage
Sagebrush is a fascinating exploration of an abandoned cult
Developer: Redact Games Publisher: Redact Games Release: Out now On: Windows, Mac From: Itch, Steam Price: 5.19/$6.99/ 5.69 Dipping into my Itch.io backlog, I found a game released in September that we completely missed – Sagebrush. A walking-sim-cum-puzzle game in which you explore the abandoned site of a cult. Abandoned in the worst possible way. And while this could obviously be a topic rife with issues, it’s handled here remarkably sensitively, without any loss of emotional punch. (more…)Read full article on Rock, Paper, ShotgunAnnouncementsOfficial
Sagebrush 1.3 Released!
Sagebrush 1.3 has been released. This patch is mostly about performance -- most players should see moderate improvements to frame rate. OPTIMIZATIONS: - Changes to LOD settings and shadow resolution - Fixed an issue with the map camera that was causing performance degradation. BUG FIXES: - Fixed an issue with the School Tapedeck playing the incorrect subtitles. GAMEPLAY CHANGES (may contain spoilers): - Lightened the box containing the generator key to make it more noticeable.Read full article on Community Announcements (CitizenArcane)
