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Californium

A Puzzle game by NOVA Production, released in 2016

60/100๐Ÿ”ดNiche / Inactive๐ŸฅˆProton SilverPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

Taking the form of wacky shenanigans and a first-person experience of a bad trip, Californium pays homage to sci-fi legend Philip K. Dick by transporting you into the life of a writer who is searching for his own identity. Explore the worlds of Californium, a first person exploration game where you are a writer trapped into shifting realities. Will you find whatโ€™s behind the simulacra?

Single player

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Californium Download Size

The official download size for Californium is 4 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.24 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

4GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.24USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

5 mins

Is Californium Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

๐Ÿ”ดNiche / Inactive
0Players Online

There are currently 0 people playing Californium, Data pending.

Current Activity24h Peak: 120
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Californium save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Californium\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/Californium/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press โŒ˜ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/Californium/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki โ†—

Is Californium Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official๐ŸšซUnsupported
Community Rating๐Ÿฅˆ Proton Silver

Performance Analysis

Californium is playable on Steam Deck, but expect some friction. You might encounter small text or need to manually bring up the keyboard. Cap frame rate at 40FPS for battery life.

Confidence: Moderate
See 10 user configs โ†—

Can I Run Californium?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Californium smoothly, your PC needs at least 4 GB RAM RAM and a DX9 (shader model 2.0) or equivalent GPU. Plan for 4 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • ๐Ÿ’ป
    OSWindows 7 or Higher
  • โšก
    CPUIntel Core i3 2.00 GHz
  • ๐Ÿง 
    RAM4 GB RAM
  • ๐ŸŽฎ
    GPUDX9 (shader model 2.0)
  • ๐Ÿ’พ
    Storage2 GB available space
Download Size
4 GBSmall

Is Californium Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

60
Rated 60 out of 100
Mixed Reviews1 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 1 critic reviews, opinion on Californium is divided. While it offers some unique puzzle mechanics, the score of 60 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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