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Daniel StarkeyScore: 7 out of 10
With the move to current-gen consoles and a few new levels, horror hit Slender continues to offer up scares, but at the cost of its own mystique.
Slender: The Arrival Nintendo Switch Price Comparison
Slender: The Arrival starts at $9.99. Currently sold by Nintendo eShop. The lowest price we have tracked is $2.29. Prices last updated .
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Slender: The Arrival Specs & Game Info
How Long to Beat Slender: The Arrival
Slender: The Arrival takes about 2 hours to beat, or 6 hours to complete everything.
- Main Story
- 2 hours
- Main Story + Extra
- 3 hours
- Completionist
- 6 hours
Slender: The Arrival Official Sites & Community
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Slender: The Arrival Price History
The current price of $9.99 is equal to the 7-day and 30-day lows, indicating a strong recent price.
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| Nintendo eShopOfficial · | $2.29 | -77% |
| Nintendo eShopOfficial · | $2.49 | -75% |
Slender: The Arrival Ratings
77
Well rated
Slender: The Arrival scores 77/100, based on critic scores from OpenCritic and Metacritic and player ratings on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation (16,500 reviews).- OpenCritic
- 57/100
- Metacritic
- 65/100
- Xbox46 reviews
- 4.7/5
- PlayStation13,000 reviews
- 4.38/5
- Steam3,454 reviews
- Very Positive
- GameSpot
- 7/10
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About Slender: The Arrival
This indie horror game lets you explore dark environments alone while a mysterious figure constantly pursues you. You adapt to the paranormal Slender Man legend as sanity degrades when the entity gets closer. A new chapter features Charlie Matheson's father story, and visuals were re-rendered for a tenth anniversary update. The title supports multiple languages with subtitles, and the original version remains playable via client switching. Single-player gameplay defines the experience, though multiplayer tags appear in the metadata. Main story completion takes about 2 hours, reaching roughly 3 hours with extras or 6 hours for a full run. The game runs on Steam Deck with a Playable rating. The game comes from Blue Isle Studios, with Blue Isle Publishing as publisher.
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Slender: The Arrival Details
- Platforms
- PC
- Xbox
- PlayStation
- Nintendo Switch
- Release Date
June 19, 2019
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BloodViolence
Slender: The Arrival Critic Reviews & Scores
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Slender: The Arrival Buying and Gameplay FAQs
How much does Slender: The Arrival cost?
Slender: The Arrival starts at $9.99 on Nintendo right now.
Where can I buy Slender: The Arrival the cheapest?
The cheapest price for Slender: The Arrival on Nintendo is $9.99 at Nintendo eShop, an official store.
Is Slender: The Arrival on sale right now?
No, Slender: The Arrival isn't discounted on Nintendo at the stores we track right now. It's currently $9.99.
What is the lowest price Slender: The Arrival has ever been?
The lowest recorded price for Slender: The Arrival on Nintendo is $2.29 at Nintendo eShop on July 2, 2026.
What is the deal rating for Slender: The Arrival?
Slender: The Arrival on Nintendo is rated a poor deal at $9.99, compared with a lowest recorded price of $2.29.
How much is Slender: The Arrival on the Nintendo eShop?
Slender: The Arrival is $9.99 on the Nintendo eShop.
Is Slender: The Arrival single-player only?
Yes, Slender: The Arrival is listed as a single-player game, with no multiplayer or co-op modes.
What platforms is Slender: The Arrival available on?
Slender: The Arrival is available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo. Supported consoles include Nintendo Switch.
How long does it take to beat Slender: The Arrival?
Slender: The Arrival takes about 2 hours to beat, or 3 hours with extras and 6 hours to complete everything.
When did Slender: The Arrival come out?
Slender: The Arrival was released on June 19, 2019.
What age rating is Slender: The Arrival?
Slender: The Arrival is rated T (Teen) for Blood and Violence.
Who developed Slender: The Arrival?
Slender: The Arrival was developed by Blue Isle Studios.
What are the review scores for Slender: The Arrival?
Slender: The Arrival has 65/100 on Metacritic, 57/100 on OpenCritic, and a Steam rating of Very Positive from 3,454 reviews.
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