# Sci-Fi Survival Games Housemarque and Sony are Bringing Returnal to PC Via Steam and Epic Games By Colin Smith | Published 2023-01-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/returnal-pc References: [store.steampowered](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1649240/Returnal/)  Housemarque, the development studio behind the Sci-Fi roguelike title 'Returnal,' announced that the game is receiving a Returnal PC version via the [Steam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratchet-and-clank-rift-apart) and [Epic Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-of-paradise) storefronts. Returnal is a popular [Playstation 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/returnal-game) exclusive title that sees players controlling a stranded astronaut on an ever-changing alien planet. Players fight as far as they can on the planet each life before it changes when they die, slowly uncovering the mystery of the planet and the main character's story. On PlayStation 5, Returnal was available with upscaled 4k graphics and 60fps. On PC, the game supports up to 8k resolution, ray tracing, and an uncapped frame rate, meaning players can display the game however they prefer, customizing the settings to meet their respective computers. Returnal PC has a release date of Early 2023 with no confirmed day or finalised pricing at this time. Image Credit: Housemarque, Sony ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sci-fi Survival Gaming on PC:** Opportunity to create and distribute more sci-fi survival games on PC platforms with high-quality graphics and customization options. - **Porting Playstation Exclusives to PC:** Opportunity for game developers to port their exclusive PlayStation titles to the PC platform. - **Roguelike Games with Narrative Elements:** Opportunity to combine the popular roguelike game genre with narrative storytelling elements for a unique gaming experience. ### Where This Applies - **Video Game Development:** Opportunity for video game developers to expand their offerings to PC platforms and reach a wider audience. - **PC Gaming Hardware:** Opportunity for companies in the PC gaming hardware industry to promote and market their products to gamers who prefer high-quality graphics and customization options. - **Streaming and Gaming Platforms:** Opportunity for streaming and gaming platforms to partner with game developers and promote exclusive game titles on their platform. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [PC-Based Wide-Resolution Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/returnal-game.md) - [Best-Selling Action Game Ports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-blade-pc.md) - [Reptile Adventure Game Ports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratchet-and-clank-rift-apart.md) - [Roguelike-Style Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saros.md) - [Upgraded Next-Gen Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/returnal-ps5-pro.md) - [Action-Adventure Game Ports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncharted-legacy-of-thieves.md) - [Adventure RPG Ports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-of-paradise.md) - [Psychological Adventure Game Ports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-stranding-2-pc.md) - [Samurai Adventure Game Ports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-of-tsushima.md)