Virtue and a Sledgehammer — Release Date, Trailer & What We Know
Go back to your hometown and tear it down with a sledgehammer in this narrative exploration game. Releasing 2026.
Official trailer & screenshots via Steam
About Virtue and a Sledgehammer
Most people resort to therapy. But you chose the brave option. A sledgehammer. In Virtue and a Sledgehammer, explore the remains of your hometown haunted by the android ghosts of your digitized neighbors. There won't always be a clear path, so create your own by knocking down any structures that stand in your way. It will be a painful journey, not only because of the assault from the robots that have taken over life in the mountains, but because of the memories you’ll unearth—sometimes warm, but often traumatic—as you destroy the remnants of your childhood. A game about family, traditions, and being a misfit. 20lbs of Physical Media Wield your sledgehammer like an instrument of reckoning, swinging through the swathes of mechanical human facsimiles and the buildings they call home. But will violent catharsis salve your soul, or make the pain burn brighter? A narrative experience at heart You can’t tear down the place you were born without awakening a few ghosts. The cinematic sequences of interactive fiction will reveal your fears, desires, and your family’s knotty web of virtues and flaws. I wish you could experience life without pain Flesh is a source of aches and tainted humors. It's only now, devoid of bones, devoid of hunger, that I can tell you... I have never been happier.
Description via Steam.
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Should You Play Virtue and a Sledgehammer?
Most people resort to therapy. But you chose the brave option. A sledgehammer. In Virtue and a Sledgehammer, explore the remains of your hometown haunted by the android ghosts of your digitized neighbors. There won't always be a clear path, so create your own by knocking down any structures that stand in your way. It will be a painful journey, not only because of the assault from the robots that have taken over life in the mountains, but because of the memories you’ll unearth—sometimes warm, but often traumatic—as you destroy the remnants of your ch…
Virtue and a Sledgehammer is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar ahead of its 2026 release.
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System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows
Minimum
OS: Windows 10 x64 Bit · Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon RX 570 / Arc A380 · DirectX: Version 11 · Storage: 3 GB available space · Additional Notes: Low Quality setting, in 1080p, producing 60 FPS
Recommended
OS: Windows 11 x64 Bit · Processor: Intel Core i7-6950 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: GeForce GTX 1080 / Radeon RX 5700 · DirectX: Version 12 · Storage: 3 GB available space · Additional Notes: High Quality setting, in 1080p, producing 60 FPS
Virtue and a Sledgehammer — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Virtue and a Sledgehammer release?
- Virtue and a Sledgehammer is set to launch on 2026 (Coming Soon on Steam).
- What kind of game is Virtue and a Sledgehammer?
- Virtue and a Sledgehammer is a Narrative / Adventure game. Go back to your hometown and tear it down with a sledgehammer in this narrative exploration game.
- Is Virtue and a Sledgehammer multiplayer or co-op?
- No — Virtue and a Sledgehammer is listed as single-player only on Steam.
- Is Virtue and a Sledgehammer on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Virtue and a Sledgehammer runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Virtue and a Sledgehammer cost?
- Pricing has not been announced yet (N/A). Wishlist it on Steam to be notified at launch.
- What are Virtue and a Sledgehammer's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Virtue and a Sledgehammer worth wishlisting?
- If you enjoy Narrative / Adventure games like other Narrative / Adventure games, yes. It's on our trending radar.
- Who made Virtue and a Sledgehammer?
- Virtue and a Sledgehammer is developed by Deconstructeam and published by Devolver Digital.
- What games is Virtue and a Sledgehammer similar to?
- Virtue and a Sledgehammer sits alongside Narrative / Adventure games such as other Narrative / Adventure games.
- What platforms is Virtue and a Sledgehammer on?
- Virtue and a Sledgehammer is available on Windows.
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