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Overwhelm

A Shooter game by Ruari O'Sullivan, released in 2018

60/100🔴Niche / Inactive🏆Proton PlatinumPC (Microsoft Windows)MacNintendo Switch

You're outnumbered, low on ammunition and the paranoia sets in. This is an action horror-world where enemies get power-ups and you don’t.

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

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Overwhelm Download Size

The official download size for Overwhelm is 2 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.12 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

2GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.12USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

2 mins

Is Overwhelm Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
0Players Online

There are currently 0 people playing Overwhelm, Data pending.

Current Activity24h Peak: 120
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Overwhelm save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Overwhelm\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/Overwhelm/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/Overwhelm/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Overwhelm Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🏆 Proton Platinum

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Overwhelm, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 4 user configs ↗

Can I Run Overwhelm?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Overwhelm smoothly, your PC needs at least 2 GB RAM RAM and a Intel HD Graphics 5000 or better or equivalent GPU. Plan for 2 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 7
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel Core2 Duo 2.4GHz or equivalent
  • 🧠
    RAM2 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUIntel HD Graphics 5000 or better
  • 💾
    Storage200 MB available space
Download Size
2 GBSmall

Is Overwhelm Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

60
Rated 60 out of 100
Mixed Reviews1 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 1 critic reviews, opinion on Overwhelm is divided. While it offers some unique shooter mechanics, the score of 60 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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