Transistor

Transistor

Released May 2014

Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

93% positive · 31K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Transistor launched on May 20, 2014 as a complete, self-contained action RPG. The only DLC ever released is its soundtrack, which shipped on the same day as the game itself. There has never been any gameplay DLC, expansion, or post-launch content announced for Transistor. The single bug-fix patch posted on May 21, 2014 was a day-one stability update, and no further updates have been issued since. The developer news associated with this game's Steam page consists entirely of announcements about Supergiant Games' subsequent titles — Pyre (2017), Hades (2019/2020), and Hades II (2022) — none of which have any bearing on Transistor's content status. Supergiant has publicly stated that they "work on one main new game project at a time," confirming their focus has long since moved on from Transistor. The store description presents Transistor as a complete narrative experience with no mention of future updates, seasons, or additional content. The game launched as a finished product and has remained unchanged since its release date.
Evidence
The only DLC is the soundtrack, released on launch day. No gameplay DLC or expansions were ever listed or released.
dlc listing · May 20, 2014 source content shipped
high
Supergiant announced Hades II, stating they 'work on one main new game project at a time' and that Hades II is their focus for the foreseeable future — confirming no resources are directed toward Transistor.
news post · Dec 9, 2022 source development ending
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
May 2014

Media

Details

Publisher
Supergiant Games
Achievements
33
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

From the creators of Bastion, Transistor is a sci-fi themed action RPG that invites you to wield an extraordinary weapon of unknown origin as you fight through a stunning futuristic city. Transistor seamlessly integrates thoughtful strategic planning into a fast-paced action experience, melding responsive gameplay and rich atmospheric storytelling. During the course of the adventure, you will piece together the Transistor's mysteries as you pursue its former owners.

Key Features:

  • An all-new world from the team that created Bastion

  • Configure the powerful Transistor with thousands of possible Function combinations

  • Action-packed real-time combat fused with a robust strategic planning mode

  • Vibrant hand-painted artwork in full 1080p resolution
  • Original soundtrack changes dynamically as the action unfolds
  • Hours of reactive voiceover create a deep and atmospheric story
  • 'Recursion' option introduces procedural battles after finishing the story
  • Fully customizable controls custom-tailored for PC
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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