Question 1

Is FOUNTAINS free?

Accepted Answer

No. It is a paid game, regularly $14.99 on GOG and Steam. A paid DLC, Shattered Shape, is sold separately.

Question 2

How big is the FOUNTAINS download?

Accepted Answer

GOG's Windows installer is about 349 MB, the macOS one about 299 MB and the Linux one about 250 MB. GOG and Steam both list 1 GB of free space.

Question 3

What platforms does FOUNTAINS run on?

Accepted Answer

Windows, macOS and Linux, with native builds on both GOG and Steam.

Question 4

Can I play it with a controller?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Steam lists full controller support, including DualShock and DualSense, and recommends a gamepad.

Question 5

Is it as hard as a Souls game?

Accepted Answer

It is built to be demanding, but it has adjustable difficulty settings, so you can ease off if a boss wall stops you.

Question 6

Does FOUNTAINS have multiplayer?

Accepted Answer

No. FOUNTAINS is a single-player game, so there is no multiplayer mode to join or host.

Question 7

Do I need an account to play?

Accepted Answer

Not on GOG: the offline installer runs without an account. The Steam version needs Steam.