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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 PC Price Comparison
Slender: The Arrival is $6.34, 68% below its $19.99 list price. We compare 3 offers on PC. The lowest price we have tracked is $6.30. Prices last updated .
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Slender: The Arrival DLC & Add-ons
Slender: The Arrival Specs & Game Info
Slender: The Arrival System Requirements
OSWindows 10 64-bit (Version 20H2) or Better
CPURyzen 3600 or better
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsGTX 1060 with 4gb of ram or better
Storage20 GB available space
OSWindows 10 64-bit (Version 20H2) or Better
CPURyzen 3600 or better
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsRTX 2070 with 6gb ram or better
Storage20 GB available space
OSMacOS X 10.6.6 or higher
CPU2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core)
Memory1 GB RAM
GraphicsATI Radeon HD 2600 / NVidia Geforce 8800 / Intel HD 4000 or better
Storage2 GB available space
Slender: The Arrival Achievements
21 Total Achievements on Steam
Speed Runner I
Speed Runner II
Speed Runner III
The Collector I
The Collector II
Fearless Fun
Get Me Out of Here!
Why Am I Still Playing This Game?
I Escaped?
Well At Least You Tried
Speed Runner ISpeed Runner IISpeed Runner IIIThe Collector IThe Collector IIFearless FunGet Me Out of Here!Why Am I Still Playing This Game?I Escaped?Well At Least You TriedSlender: The Arrival Steam Stats
Slender: The Arrival is rated Playable on Steam Deck and has an estimated 100K to 200K owners on Steam.
- Steam Deck
Playable- Est. Owners
- 100K – 200K
- Active Players
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 Supported Languages
Slender: The Arrival supports 10 languages, with audio in English.
| Language | Interface | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes |
| French | Yes | No |
| German | Yes | No |
| Italian | Yes | No |
| Japanese | Yes | No |
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| Language | Interface | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Portuguese - Portugal | Yes | No |
| Russian | Yes | No |
| Simplified Chinese | Yes | No |
| Spanish - Spain | Yes | No |
| Traditional Chinese | Yes | No |
Slender: The Arrival Official Sites & Community
Near all-time low price
$6.34
$19.99
-68%You save
$13.65
GameSeal
·Global
·Steam
Great deal
70
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Slender: The Arrival Price History
The current price of $6.34 is equal to the 7-day and 30-day lows, indicating a strong recent price.
- 7-day
$6.34
- 30-day
$6.34
- All-time
$6.30
Oct 14Today
$17.59
$6.34
Lowest recorded Slender: The Arrival prices
| Store and date first seen at this price | Price | Discount from list price |
|---|---|---|
| GAMIVOKey shop · | $6.30 | -68% |
| SteamOfficial · | $6.99 | -65% |
| SteamOfficial · | $7.99 | -60% |
| Instant GamingKey shop · | $9.23 | -53% |
| Instant GamingKey shop · | $10.41 | -47% |
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
Show less+1 critic ratings
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
October 28, 2013
- Developers
- Publishers
- Features
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Age Rating
BloodViolence
Slender: The Arrival Critic Reviews & Scores
Excerpts from 1 published review · Scores shown on each outlet's own scale
- Read full review on GameSpot
Slender: The Arrival Buying and Gameplay FAQs
How much does Slender: The Arrival cost?
Slender: The Arrival starts at $6.34 on PC right now, compared with its $19.99 list price.
Where can I buy Slender: The Arrival the cheapest?
The cheapest price for Slender: The Arrival on PC is $6.34 at GameSeal (68% off), a key shop. The best official store price is $19.99 at Steam.
Is Slender: The Arrival on sale right now?
Yes, Slender: The Arrival is up to 68% off on PC right now, with prices starting at $6.34.
What is the lowest price Slender: The Arrival has ever been?
The lowest recorded price for Slender: The Arrival on PC is $6.30 from a key shop. The lowest official store price was $6.99 at Steam on January 5, 2026.
What is the deal rating for Slender: The Arrival?
Slender: The Arrival on PC is rated a great deal at $6.34, compared with a lowest recorded price of $6.30.
Is Slender: The Arrival on Xbox Game Pass?
No, Slender: The Arrival isn't currently on Xbox Game Pass. You can buy it from $6.34 on PC instead.
How much is Slender: The Arrival on Steam?
Slender: The Arrival is $19.99 on Steam.
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.
Can I play Slender: The Arrival on Steam Deck?
Yes. Slender: The Arrival is rated Playable on Steam Deck. It runs, but Valve's “Playable” rating means you may need some manual tweaks, such as adjusting settings or using the on-screen keyboard.
What platforms is Slender: The Arrival available on?
Slender: The Arrival is available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo. Supported consoles include Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One.
Can you play Slender: The Arrival on Mac?
Yes, Slender: The Arrival supports Mac.
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 October 28, 2013.
How much storage space does Slender: The Arrival need?
Slender: The Arrival needs at least 20 GB of free storage.
What are the system requirements for Slender: The Arrival?
Minimum on Windows: Ryzen 3600 or better CPU, GTX 1060 with 4gb of ram or better graphics, 8 GB RAM. Recommended on Windows: Ryzen 3600 or better CPU, RTX 2070 with 6gb ram or better graphics, 16 GB RAM.
What age rating is Slender: The Arrival?
Slender: The Arrival is rated T (Teen) for Blood and Violence.
What languages does Slender: The Arrival support?
Slender: The Arrival supports 10 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Spain, and Traditional Chinese. Audio is available in English.
Who developed Slender: The Arrival?
Slender: The Arrival was developed by Blue Isle Studios and published by Blue Isle Publishing.
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.
How many achievements does Slender: The Arrival have?
Slender: The Arrival has 21 Steam achievements.
Does Slender: The Arrival have DLC?
Yes, Slender: The Arrival has at least 1 DLC pack, including Slender: The Arrival Soundtrack.
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Slender: The Arrival Patch Notes & Updates
Latest patch notes · From the official Steam announcements feed
- Announcement
Community Manager Playthrough - Halloween Special
Read on SteamGood afternoon Slender Man Fans. We are coming to an end of the spooky season, and just before we go our Community Manager has a quick playthrough of Slender: The Arrival's 10th Anniversary Update. Feel free to watch the stream and as a…
- Announcement
An update from the Slender: The Arrival development team:
Read on SteamWe have made the decision to delay the addition of new DLC chapters, multiplayer and cross-platform mods coming to Slender: The Arrival. Our team is working on multiple projects, and to ensure we have not stretched our team too far we are…
- Patch notes
Patch - 07.11.2023 - Removal Of Seasonal Items & Bug Fixes
Read full patch notes on Steam- Removed seasonal items
- Fixed several map holes in "The Eight Pages" level
- Fixed several map holes in "Flashback" level
+12 more changes