Steam app 1293160 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 20:46 UTC
A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.
335 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
69 months, January 2021 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 169 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 166 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
The Medium was released on 28 Jan, 2021.
This game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work. Frequent violence and gore and general mature content is present.
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| Polish |
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50 developer announcements, Oct 2020 to Jun 2026 · times in UTC
Shift between realms or navigate both simultaneously to uncover secrets invisible to others. Step into The Medium at a reduced price during the Summer Sale on Steam. Purchase bundles to get even steeper discounts. 🕯️The Medium is 70% off!…
Bloober_*******{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37714620/d627495190cf8335b27dc5a1bc2489bfe802d434.png Uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth! Step into The Medium at a reduced price during the Spring…
Bloober_Luke{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37714620/5a1a9523b580ff8fbaa09101a71dc67ecd62eafd.png Experience two intertwining worlds as nightmares follow you across both realities. Explore a story where the material and spirit worlds exist simultaneously, revealing…
Bloober_Luke{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37714620/af143fe8691663c0cae57a41b7b2b2b3364146d4.png The shadows grow deeper, and whispers echo louder in the haunted corners of the Niwa Resort this spooky season. 🎃 🕯️ Get The Medium with a 60% discount during Steam…
Bloober_Luke{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37714620/56216dd79d107e49de471a61e17cadf7400379cb.png As the leaves fall, so does the veil between worlds… The Medium is now 60% off during the Autumn Sale on Steam! 🍂 Grab it here before October 6: 🍂…
Bloober_Luke{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37714620/eec529acacbe7f8e66275c8235181dd02f573483.png Horror fans! Cronos: The New Dawn just launched on Steam and consoles, receiving amazing scores from media, influencers, and players! You can play the game now on…
Bloober_Luke{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37714620/66e6a433cc2b650bda6399886c38146d18578f27.jpg Dear horror fans! Cronos: The New Dawn, an upcoming survival horror game created by Bloober Team, makers of The Medium, was just featured on the Future Games Show! The…
Bloober_Luke{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37714620/07497551c876b0139cc5688ce94f511c3b645b75.png Even during springtime, ghastly whispers can still be heard in the shadows of Niwa Resort… Grab The Medium 60% off during the Spring Sale on Steam before March 20! Get…
Bloober_LukeIn the dark universe of The Medium, The Maw stands out as a terrifying entity born from human trauma and suffering. It is an adversary whose presence haunts the player like a shadow. As a metaphor for destructive pain, it tears the soul…
SaucerheadMarianne is a medium, capable of communicating with spirits and moving between the material and spiritual worlds. This extraordinary ability makes her both the driving force of the story and a tragic figure, struggling with her own traumas…
Bloober_TomekYou already know about the world of the spirits lurking in the dark corners of Kraków. Now it seems like yet more nightmares are haunting this fabled Polish city. Today we are thrilled to share the announcement of a brand-new IP by Bloober…
Bloober_LukeWhen we released The Medium few years ago (which was heavily inspired by the SILENT HILL series) we couldn’t imagine that this day would ever arrive. And yet, here we are! Developed in close collaboration with our friends from Konami, today…
SaucerheadHey The Medium community! This week The Medium takes part in the special Poland-themed Steam event together with other games by our talented friends from our country. To celebrate this, we’ve prepared a discount for our game so be sure to…
Bloober_Luke{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37714620/ca84163f4ab3f6d425500cf6607255650bbee56a.jpg A Haunting Homage: Did you know the abandoned Niwa holiday resort in the game is based on a real location in Krakow? You can even visit it yourself! But Niwa isn't the…
SaucerheadThe latest chapter in Layers of Fear awaits. What is the Final Prologue? Is it a stand-alone story, or another piece of the puzzle that makes up the complete story of Layers of Fear? The answer lies in the game itself, but does its name…
SaucerheadStep into two realities where nothing is what it seems to be, and everything has another side. The Medium is now available on every Mac with Apple Silicon! Optimized to take full advantage of Apple Silicon and Metal 3 features like MetalFX…
SaucerheadNew Layers of Fear is out now. It's series crowning work, the reimagined story that made Bloober Team a well-known creator of psychological horror. One of the first games and first psychological horror to utilize the power of Unreal Engine…
SaucerheadDear players! The demo is now available! Take a dive into the eerie world of Layers of Fear. Testing will run all week until Monday, May 22 at 3:00 PM PT It's time to face the mystery! Today we also reveal the release date! If you need…
SaucerheadThe scariest day of the year is around the corner and Bloober Team is not going to miss the opportunity to pamper you with a treat. It's the day when we celebrate the spooky, the scary, and the downright horrifying. And what better way to…
SaucerheadDear Players! We're proud to announce Layers of Fears! A first-person psychedelic horror chronicle focused on tense exploration and immersive storytelling - a new game built upon the foundations of Layers of Fear, Layers of Fear…
SaucerheadSupport us with your vote in the SXSW Awards 2022 in categories Indie Game of the Year and Excellence in Original Score. If you feel The Medium deserves that recognition, simply cast your vote. Thank you! ːsteamthumbsupː Vote Us!…
SaucerheadExactly one year ago, The Medium - our largest project to date – launched worldwide. For a long time it was our dream to create a game with these kinds of emotions, themes, and vistas - and the dual reality system, of course. On January 28…
SaucerheadIf you've already discovered the truth hidden under the thin veil of our reality, support us with your vote in the STEAM Awards 2021 in categories Game of the Year, Best Soundtrack, or Outstanding Story-Rich Game. If you feel The Medium…
SaucerheadIf you've already discovered the truth hidden under the thin veil of our reality, support us with your vote in the STEAM Awards 2021 in categories Game of the Year, Best Soundtrack, or Outstanding Story-Rich Game. If you feel The Medium…
SaucerheadIf you've already discovered the truth hidden under the thin veil of our reality, support us with your vote in the STEAM Awards 2021 in categories Game of the Year, Best Soundtrack, or Outstanding Story-Rich Game. If you feel The Medium…
SaucerheadFrom diving into the depths of one's mind in the dark cyberpunk narrative of Observer: System Redux, to the reality-switching psychological horror of The Medium, to the woods filled with a primal terror in Blair Witch. We celebrate not only…
SaucerheadBloober Team is excited to share Blair Witch: VR Edition is now available on Steam. Optimized for PC VR platforms, Blair Witch: VR Edition will be available on Steam for $29.99. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1576350/Blair_Witch_VR/…
SaucerheadOur friends from Feardemic are proud to announce the next generation of terror: Dark Fracture, a psychological first-person horror adventure game in which jump scares are the least concerning occurrences that the players will be facing. The…
jasinska.anulaUncover a grim and unsettling reality where evil secrets, hidden urges, and dark emotions can take on a form... The Medium is now up to 25% off during the Steam Summer Sale. Take your chance and step into a world beyond of our own reality!…
SaucerheadWe're proud to share that The Medium Live-Action Trailer, which we created together with Platige Image, has won the Best Video Game Cinematic award at the Animayo International Film Festival! This calls for a rewatch, doesn't it?…
SaucerheadThe Medium has reached 75 000 user reviews – and counting! We’re celebrating today with a very special video and an equally special – because the game’s first - discount across the PC stores: Steam, Epic Store, and GOG.com! Now The Medium…
SaucerheadDear players! The Patch 1.2 for PC and Xbox series X | S. is live. In this update, we focused on fixing the issues you pointed out to us and improving the game's performance. There is also a surprise. These are the fixes that come with it…
Saucerhead- Minor gameplay bugfixes - Minor performance improvements - Accessibility improvements - Fixed issues with fullscreen resolution changes in multimonitor scenarios - Fixed issues with audio device changes - UltraWide (21: 9) and…
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Patch notesDear players! The Patch 1.1 is live. These are the fixes that come with it: - Performance optimizations across the whole game - Eliminated gameplay bugs in various locations - Eliminated known game crashes - Eliminated game bugs reported by…
Patch notesToday, we're celebrating! The Medium is our most widely commented and discussed game ever. We always saw the game as something unique, outstanding, going against the current. But the receptions we got is really something else. We’re happy…
Saucerhead- Minor improvements
Patch notesThe Medium is our biggest and most complex project to date. You've played it, explored its worlds and get to know the secrets of the Niwa Hotel. Do you want to know more? To find out how the game was made or have your story theories…
SaucerheadReach beyond the limits of our reality. To a place that reflects the darkness of our world like a black mirror. Where human souls get lost and a terrifying, insidious entity lurks to prey on them. Listen to the voices, find the truth about…
SaucerheadDigital Foundry has tested The Medium on Xbox series X. Let's be clear - this isn't a traditional triple-A juggernaut. But it is Xbox's first next-gen exclusive and we're pretty sure that The Medium simply wouldn't be possible on last-gen…
SaucerheadThe Medium is a game about untangling a mystery. A terrifying secret that stretches further and deeper than our real world. But the story of The Medium is even more than what you'll see on the screen. Check out 9 totally uncanny facts about…
SaucerheadCheck out how Corsair will elevate your experience and allow for a greater immersion of the Dual Reality. The Medium launches January 28th with a full integrated iCue RGB lighting. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293160/The_Medium/
SaucerheadBehind the thin veil that separates us from the spirit world, a Medium can find lost souls on their way to the afterlife. For Marianne, helping them cross over has almost become her life's purpose. Take a look at our next Premonition video…
SaucerheadReach beyond the limits of our reality. Feel the terror of a place that only a medium can experience in the brand-new Live Action Trailer created in cooperation with Platige Image and academy award nominee Tomek Baginski.…
SaucerheadNVIDIA x The Medium. Thanks to our partnership, the game will utilize the full potential of the latest version of the Unreal Engine 4.25+, alongside Microsoft DirectX Raytracing and NVIDIA DLSS technology at launch. Check out how the RTX…
SaucerheadA whole new world is being unveiled in front of your eyes. Watch a brand new gameplay from The Medium. Drift between the two realities and see for yourself what The Maw is capable of https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293160/The_Medium/
SaucerheadThe mystery of The Medium thickens as a new character enters the stage! He’s angry, ruthless and bent on revenge. Meanwhile, hostile entity The Maw turns out not to be the only bloodthirsty monster out there… The mysterious man, whose…
SaucerheadEven death won’t cover their secrets from you. Observer: System Redux. A dark cyberpunk thriller that’s set both in the future and in your mind. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1386900/Observer_System_Redux/
SaucerheadAfter much careful thought and consideration, today we have made the difficult decision to delay the launch of The Medium to January 28, 2021. It wasn’t an easy choice to make, but one made due to the Covid-19 situation in Poland, as well…
SaucerheadAre you curious how our Dual Reality system works? Do you wonder how you will play in both the real and the spirit world? Here is our short Premonition video - a quick guide explaining how you will experience both realities at the same…
SaucerheadEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
|---|---|---|
| The Medium Soundtrack | Windows | 28 Jan 2021 |
| The Art of The Medium | Windows | 28 Jan 2021 |
| The Medium Original Soundtrack - Free Tracks | WindowsmacOSLinux | 31 Aug 2020 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | Medium.exe | windows 64 | ||
| Dev EXEC | Medium\Binaries\Win64\Medium.exe | windows 64 | branch bleeding_edge | |
| The Medium DX12 | Medium.exe | -dx12 | windows 64 | |
| Dev EXEC DX12 | Medium\Binaries\Win64\Medium.exe | -dx12 | windows 64 | branch bleeding_edge |
| Dev EXEC | Medium\Binaries\Win64\Medium.exe | windows 64 | branch beta_stable | |
| DX12 mode | Medium.exe | -dx12 | windows 64 | branch beta_stable |
| Dev EXEC DX12 | Medium\Binaries\Win64\Medium.exe | -dx12 | windows 64 | branch beta_stable |
| Dev EXEC | Medium\Binaries\Win64\Medium.exe | windows 64 | branch nvidia_builds | |
| Dev EXEC DX12 | Medium\Binaries\Win64\Medium.exe | -dx12 | windows 64 | branch nvidia_builds |
| Dev EXEC | Medium\Binaries\Win64\Medium.exe | windows 64 | branch amd_builds | |
| Dev EXEC DX12 | Medium\Binaries\Win64\Medium.exe | -dx12 | windows 64 | branch amd_builds |
| The Medium launcher | Medium.exe | -showopts | windows 64 | |
| Launch | TheMedium.app | macos | ||
| Dev EXEC DX12 | Medium\Binaries\Win64\Medium.exe | -dx12 | windows 64 | branch la_luna |
| Dev EXEC DX11 | Medium\Binaries\Win64\Medium.exe | -dx11 | windows 64 | branch la_luna |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
| Root | Folder | Files |
|---|---|---|
WinAppDataLocal | Medium/Saved/SaveGames/{64BitSteamID} | *.sav |
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