Frequently asked questions
Answers about the Early Access date, the free demo, price, hardware, single-player scope and what the 24 needles mean.
When does Find The Needle release?
Early Access is November 6, 2026. The Steam store page shows a live countdown for the unlock.
Is there a free demo?
Yes. Find The Needle Demo is a separate free Steam app (5165210) for Windows. It teaches the same dig–sell–automate loop; wishlist the full game (5160800) for Early Access.
How much does the game cost?
The Demo is free. The full game has no price posted yet, and the developer has said the price will rise when Early Access ends, which makes the whole Early Access period the cheapest time to buy. Steam shows the regional amount once purchasing opens.
How many needles are there?
The full game ends when you find all 24 needles. The demo is a shorter build, so its needle count and progress do not represent the release version.
How long is a run?
The store lists about 7 to 10 hours for a Standard pile and 30 hours or more for the Mountain. The five production stages run from hay bales and bricks up to paper, bioplastic and carbon fibre.
Can I play with friends?
No. Steam lists single-player and family sharing, with no co-op or multiplayer mode for this game.
What are the system requirements?
Minimum is Windows 10 64-bit, an i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600, 8 GB of RAM and a 4 GB card with Vulkan 1.3. Integrated graphics are not supported and may crash the game.
Does demo progress carry over?
Plan on a fresh haystack on release day and keep the demo save as its own.
Is the game on consoles or Mac?
Steam lists Windows only for this title.
Is this the official wiki?
No. Find The Needle Wiki is an independent fan site and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Needless Games.