The Answer is 42 Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

The Answer is 42 is tagged as Casual, Indie. It is published by Mens Sana Interactive and released on 12 Dec, 2019. PureGameStats tracks The Answer is 42's live Steam player count, all-time peak, review sentiment, estimated sales and price history. The Answer is 42's recorded all-time peak is 3 concurrent players on 10 January 2026. PureGameStats estimates 3,762 Steam units sold. Steam reviews are 92% positive across 171 responses. Platforms: Mac, Windows.

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The Answer is 42 Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

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Developer
Mens Sana Interactive
Publisher
Mens Sana Interactive
Platforms
Mac, Windows
Release Date
12 Dec, 2019
Official site On Steam
Est. Sales
3,762
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Current Steam Price
$1.99
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The Answer is 42 Concurrent Players

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Developer: Mens Sana Interactive
Publisher: Mens Sana Interactive
Platforms: Mac, Windows
Release Date: 12 Dec, 2019
Est. sales: 3,762
Retailer Price (US) Discount
Steam $1.99 0%

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The Answer is 42 Steam Reviews

Total reviews 171 Positive 157 Negative 14 Positive % 91.8%Rating Very Positive

Review Cloud

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PC System Requirements
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Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1+
  • Processor: 2 Ghz Dual Core
  • Memory: 2 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 100 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
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What is the all-time peak player count for The Answer is 42?

The Answer is 42 reached an all-time peak of 3 concurrent players on 10 January 2026.

How many copies has The Answer is 42 sold on Steam?

PureGameStats estimates The Answer is 42 has sold approximately 3,762 copies on Steam, with low confidence. The estimate is derived from Steam reviews, concurrent player peaks and achievement completion rates.

How is The Answer is 42 rated on Steam?

The Answer is 42 has 171 Steam reviews with a 91.8% positive rating (Very Positive).

What is the current price of The Answer is 42?

The Answer is 42 is priced at $1.99 on Steam. Full price history and best deals are tracked on this page.

When was The Answer is 42 released?

The Answer is 42 was released on 12 Dec, 2019. It was developed by Mens Sana Interactive.

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