# Lurk

> 2018 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122341854](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122341854)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/lurk-q122341854

## Summary
Lurk is a single-player video game released on March 8, 2018. Developed for multiple desktop operating systems, it is distributed via the Steam platform and supports the English language.

## Key Facts
- **Entity Type:** Video game (Instance of Q7889)
- **Release Date:** March 8, 2018
- **Distribution Platform:** Steam (App ID: 527260)
- **Operating Systems:** Microsoft Windows (Q1406), macOS (Q14116), Linux (Q388)
- **Language:** English (Q1860)
- **Game Mode:** Single-player (Q208850)
- **Official Website:** http://www.biodynamicgames.com/
- **IGDB Identifier:** lurk
- **Metacritic Identifier:** Lurk

## FAQs
**What platforms is Lurk available on?**
Lurk is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is distributed digitally through the Steam store.

**When was Lurk released?**
The video game was published on March 8, 2018.

**Where can official information about Lurk be found?**
The game's official website is hosted at http://www.biodynamicgames.com/, and its store page is located on Steam under App ID 527260.

## Why It Matters
Lurk represents a specific example of a cross-platform indie title released in 2018, ensuring accessibility across the three major desktop operating systems (Windows, macOS, and Linux). Its cataloging across a wide array of gaming databases—from Metacritic to specialized Linux compatibility trackers like ProtonDB and Lutris—highlights its relevance in the digital distribution ecosystem and its tracking within the broader video game metadata infrastructure.

## Notable For
- **Cross-Platform Support:** Simultaneous support for Windows, macOS, and Linux at launch.
- **Digital Distribution:** Exclusive availability via Steam (Q337535) as of the recorded data.
- **Extensive Metadata Tracking:** The game is indexed in over a dozen distinct databases, including MobyGames, IGDB, OpenCritic, and PCGamingWiki, reflecting a comprehensive digital footprint.
- **Steam Deck Compatibility:** The game possesses a specific Steam Deck compatibility ID (14081), indicating testing or verification on the handheld platform.

## Body

### Release and Distribution
Lurk was officially published on March 8, 2018. It is classified strictly as a video game (Q7889) and is available in English (Q1860). The primary distribution method identified is the Steam platform (Q269415), where it is listed under the application ID 527260. The game is officially distributed by the entity represented by Q337535 (Steam). The official website for the project is hosted by Biodynamic Games at http://www.biodynamicgames.com/.

### Platform Availability
The software is designed to run on personal computers, with specific build support for three major operating systems:
- **Microsoft Windows** (Q1406)
- **macOS** (Q14116)
- **Linux** (Q388)

This multi-platform capability is verified through Steam store qualifiers and external database listings.

### Database Identifiers and Metadata
Lurk maintains a significant presence in video game archiving and review aggregators. Its unique identifiers across these platforms serve as structural locators for the entity within the knowledge ecosystem:

*   **General Databases:**
    *   **MobyGames:** ID 92841
    *   **IGDB:** Slug `lurk`
    *   **TheGamesDB:** ID 5107
    *   **Adventure Gamers:** Slug `lurk`

*   **Review Aggregators:**
    *   **Metacritic:** ID `Lurk` (P6337)
    *   **OpenCritic:** ID 61902

*   **Technical and Community Databases:**
    *   **PCGamingWiki:** ID 11448
    *   **ProtonDB:** Slug `lurk`
    *   **Lutris:** Slug `lurk`
    *   **GOG:** ID `lurk`
    *   **HowLongToBeat:** ID `QgPgj`
    *   **Steam Deck:** Verified via ID 14081

## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. Q124398839