Must I kill enemies to progress through Undertale?
The publisher explicitly says killing is unnecessary and describes negotiating through danger. Choices in encounters are part of the experience.
Based on source 1.
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Undertale
By tobyfox · Windows · macOS · Linux
ReleasedUNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.
DESCRIPTION SUPPLIED BY THE DEVELOPER THROUGH STEAMInside the game.
Screenshots supplied by tobyfox through Steam.
Before you play.
- Game style
- Indie · RPG
- Platforms
- Windows · macOS · Linux
Check the official page for current availability, supported devices and any in-game purchases.
Undertale gameplay guide and player questions
Steam edition · Researched Oct 29, 2026 · Guide updated Oct 29, 2026.
How can I preserve the surprise of a first playthrough?
Explore encounter options and dialogue before consulting outcome guides. The listing emphasizes characters, humor and a distinctive battle system.
Based on source 1.
Does choosing a menu option remove all action timing?
The described battle system includes timed attacks and dodging enemy patterns. Menu decisions and real-time responses both matter.
Based on source 1.
Sources & scope
- Publisher description on Steam ↗Checked Oct 29, 2026
Source research prepared for Good Game Daily. Good Game Daily organizes publisher information into practical answers. Guidance is an editorial interpretation of those sources. These notes are based on source research rather than a firsthand playtest; editions and later updates may differ.
Check the fit before you install
For Undertale · Steam edition.
- Compare your device with the listed Windows, macOS, Linux requirements. Controller support is not verified here.
- Steam lists single-player support. Read the developer’s requirements if you need to play without an internet connection; single-player does not by itself establish offline access.
- The full-game US price snapshot is 2.49 USD; check the current price in your region.
Decision guide updated 2026-10-29. Based on the publisher listing checked 2026-10-29; this is not a firsthand review.
Choose how you play.
- Platforms
- Windows · macOS · Linux
- Play modes
- Single-player
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- Release date / window
- Sep 15, 2015
- Full game price · US
- 2.49 USD
The full game and its demo may have different availability. Prices are a US storefront snapshot. DLC and in-game purchases may cost extra.
Steam source ↗ · Checked Oct 29, 2026. Platform editions may differ in features, prices and save compatibility.
▶ Watch the official trailer on Steam ↗Windows minimum requirements
Minimum: OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10 Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 128MB Storage: 200 MB available space
macOS minimum requirements
Minimum: OS: Mac OS X 32/64-bit Memory: 2 GB RAM Storage: 200 MB available space
Linux minimum requirements
Minimum: OS: If you can run other games on Steam, it's probably OK Memory: 2 GB RAM Storage: 200 MB available space
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