# The Signal State

> 2021 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q109007701](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109007701)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/the-signal-state

## Summary
The Signal State is a 2021 puzzle and simulation video game developed for Microsoft Windows and macOS platforms. It is a single-player indie game distributed via Steam, utilizing the Godot software engine and supporting multiple languages.

## Key Facts
- Released on September 23, 2021, worldwide for Microsoft Windows and macOS.
- Genre classified as both puzzle video game and simulation video game.
- Exclusively a single-player experience with no multiplayer modes.
- Distributed by Steam (application ID: 1577620) and another publisher identified as Wikidata entity Q1486288.
- Uses the Godot open-source game engine (Wikidata ID: Q63966).
- Official website: http://signalstate.io (English language).
- Supports eight languages: English, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and German.

## FAQs
### Q: What platforms can I play The Signal State on?  
A: The game is available exclusively for Microsoft Windows and macOS.  

### Q: Is The Signal State multiplayer?  
A: No, it is a single-player video game with no cooperative or competitive modes.  

### Q: What tools were used to develop The Signal State?  
A: It was created using the Godot open-source game engine.  

## Why It Matters
The Signal State exemplifies the growing viability of indie games built on accessible open-source tools like Godot. Its dual-genre approach—merging puzzle mechanics with simulation elements—caters to players seeking cerebral yet immersive experiences. Released in 2021 during the indie game renaissance, it demonstrates how small developers can achieve cross-platform compatibility (Windows/macOS) and broad language support to reach global audiences. As a Steam-distributed title with official translations, it underscores the evolving infrastructure supporting independent game distribution and localization.

## Notable For
- Being one of the few commercially released puzzle/simulation hybrids developed entirely with the Godot engine.  
- Launching simultaneously on Microsoft Windows and macOS without platform exclusivity.  
- Offering official support for eight distinct languages, including Simplified/Traditional Chinese and Latin American Spanish.  
- Distribution via Steam with a dedicated Steam application ID (1577620) for easy discovery.  
- Maintaining a developer website (http://signalstate.io) in English while ensuring multilingual accessibility.

## Body
### Basic Information
- **Title**: The Signal State  
- **Instance of**: Video game  
- **Genre**: Puzzle video game, simulation video game  
- **Game mode**: Single-player video game  
- **Languages**: English, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Traditional Chinese, German  

### Technical Details
- **Software Engine**: Godot (Wikidata ID: Q63966)  
- **Distribution**:  
  - Steam (application ID: 1577620)  
  - Another publisher (Wikidata ID: Q1486288)  
- **Platforms**: Microsoft Windows, macOS  
- **Website**: http://signalstate.io (English language)  

### Release & Availability
- **Publication Date**: September 23, 2021 (worldwide)  
- **Distribution Format**: Digital download  
- **Availability**:  
  - PC Gaming Wiki entry ("The_Signal_State")  
  - GOG application ID: game/the_signal_state  
  - MobyGames ID: 172680  
- **Community Presence**:  
  - Rawg game ID: the-signal-state  
  - OpenCritic ID: 12216  
  - HowLongToBeat ID: 100066

## References

1. PCGamingWiki
2. Steam
3. RAWG
4. GameSpot
5. Q124398839