Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
Solve challenging cable-based puzzles and uncover what really happened to the crew of The Alabaster. Now with Hint System (for those ultra tricky puzzles).
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck
Best current price at Fanatical
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $2.57 (January 2025)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanatical | $3.05 | $16.99 | Buy |
| GOG | $3.39 | $16.99 | Buy |
| GamersGate | $3.40 | $16.99 | Buy |
| GameBillet | $14.27 | $16.99 | Buy |
| Gamesplanet | $15.29 | $16.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $16.99 | $16.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $16.99 | $16.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $16.99 | $16.99 | Buy |
| IndieGala | $16.99 | $16.99 | Buy |
Filament is a puzzle game set aboard a ship called The Alabaster, whose crew has gone missing. You guide a small craft that trails a cable behind it, and each puzzle asks you to wrap that cable around a set of pylons in the right order to light them up without tangling or blocking your own path. As you work through the ship, you learn more about what became of the people who were on board.
It is a single-player game with a calm pace and hundreds of puzzles that grow steadily harder. A hint system is available for the toughest ones. Filament is a good pick for players who enjoy logic puzzles and a quiet mystery in the background.
Trailer and screenshots are from the publisher. Tap a screenshot to enlarge it.
| Developer | Beard Envy |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Kasedo Games, Maple Whispering Limited |
| Released | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Metacritic | 82 / 100 |
| Languages | 9: English, French, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and more |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 7, 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1) or 64-bit Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 7, 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1) or 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | Quad Core | Quad Core |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB AMD Radeon HD 6870, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 or better | 2GB AMD Radeon R9 280, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 or better |
| Storage | 1 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Requires a 64bit Processor and Operating System | Requires a 64bit Processor and Operating System |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Monitor with room for maps and menus
1440p gives Filament far more screen space for maps, menus and UI than 1080p.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorMouse with extra buttons
Bind hotkeys to side buttons and spend long sessions in Filament comfortably. The G502 is the classic; the Lightspeed version cuts the cord.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless MouseKeyboard
Lots of hotkeys and typing in Filament. A solid mechanical board makes long sessions easier on your hands.
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Upgrade pickKeychron K8 ProChair for long sessions
Filament is the kind of game you lose hours in. Back support matters.
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Upgrade pickCorsair TC100 RelaxedHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of Filament. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
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Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Controller
Filament plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $2.57 in January 2025.
The best current price we found is $3.05 at Fanatical, against a usual price of $16.99.
Fine to buy. Fine to buy. $3.05 is 19% above its lowest price on record ($2.57). Next big sale: Black Friday weekend, in 17 days.
