The Medium

The Medium

Released Jan 2021

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.

88% positive · 10K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

The Medium launched on January 28, 2021 as a complete psychological horror experience. All three DLC items (two soundtrack releases and a free tracks pack) shipped on or before the game's release date, meaning no post-launch paid content was ever added. Following release, Bloober Team issued several patches through mid-2021 addressing bugs, performance, and adding ultrawide monitor support. The most substantive post-launch addition came on August 31, 2023, when the game was ported to Apple Silicon Macs — the last meaningful update to the game itself. Since that date, Bloober Team's news posts on The Medium's Steam page have been entirely promotional in nature: sales announcements, cross-promotions for the studio's other titles (Silent Hill 2, Cronos: The New Dawn), and a bundle pairing The Medium with Cronos. There have been no announcements of new content, expansions, or updates for The Medium itself. Bloober Team's development focus has clearly moved on to their newer projects. The game shipped as a self-contained narrative title and has received no new gameplay content since launch.
Evidence
The Medium Soundtrack released on launch day — all DLC shipped at or before release, with none added afterward
dlc listing · Jan 28, 2021 source content shipped
high
The Medium ported to Apple Silicon Macs — the last substantive update to the game itself
news post · Aug 31, 2023 source content shipped
medium

Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content
Released
Jan 2021
Released
Jan 2021

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Bloober Team SA
Achievements
39
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

You are Marianne, a medium haunted by visions you cannot explain. Drawn to an abandoned communist-era resort, you set out to uncover the origins of your powers and solve the mystery that has followed you your entire life.

Your gift allows you to interact with two worlds simultaneously. The physical realm shows you the remnants of what once was, while the spirit world reveals what lies beneath the surface: hidden truths, lingering emotions, and horrors born from tragedy. As you walk between these realities, you will use your abilities to investigate, solve puzzles, and protect yourself from threats that only someone like you can perceive.

In this haunting tale brought to you by the masters of horror at Bloober Team, every step forward brings you closer to the heart of a story shaped by trauma, sorrow and the echoes of the past.

Game Features:

  • Wield Your Dual Reality – Experience a unique dual-perspective mechanic that lets you explore two worlds at once. Shift between realms or navigate both simultaneously to uncover secrets invisible to others.

  • Harness Medium Powers – Use your supernatural abilities to manipulate the environment, shield yourself from hostile forces, and unleash spirit blasts to break through obstacles or escape deadly entities.

  • Descend Into the Spirit World – Enter a haunting dimension inspired by nightmarish art and distorted memories. Encounter tormented souls, navigate twisted landscapes, and confront a relentless being that feeds on fear.

  • Uncover a Dark Mystery – Piece together a story that spans both worlds. Explore abandoned halls, forgotten chambers, and memories left behind to understand the origins of the resort – and your own past.

Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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