FOUNTAINS — Action

How to install FOUNTAINS for free

FOUNTAINS is a free action game released under Commercial · GOG. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, needs about 349 MB of disk space, and requires no account, payment or trial. On a computer, the fastest route is the PlayBound Launcher. On a phone or tablet, use the official store or site instead.

Choose how to install

Install your purchased copy with the PlayBound Launcher.

Installation steps

1
Buy FOUNTAINS on GOG (https://www.gog.com/en/game/fountains), regularly $14.99. It is DRM-free, so the purchase gives you offline installers that never need a store client running. It is also on Steam at the same price.
2
Windows
Download the Windows offline installer from your GOG library (about 349 MB), run it and follow the prompts. GOG Galaxy is optional. GOG lists 1 GB of free space.
3
macOS
Download the macOS installer from your GOG library (about 299 MB) and install it to Applications.
4
Linux
Download the Linux installer from your GOG library (about 250 MB), make it executable and run it.
```
chmod +x ./fountains_*.sh && ./fountains_*.sh
```
5
In PlayBound, open the game and choose Locate if it is not detected automatically, then point it at the install folder so it launches from your library.
6
A gamepad is recommended; the game has full controller support. Adjust difficulty in the options before your first boss if you want a gentler start.

System requirements

Minimum

Windows 7 or newer 64-bit (Steam; GOG lists Windows 10 64-bit), macOS 10.10 or newer, or x86-64 Linux. 64-bit 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU, 4 GB RAM, OpenGL ES 2 graphics and 1 GB free storage.

Recommended

Not published. The developer lists only a 64-bit processor and operating system as the recommended tier.

Install questions

Is FOUNTAINS free?

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

How big is the FOUNTAINS download?

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.

What platforms does FOUNTAINS run on?

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

Can I play it with a controller?

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

Is it as hard as a Souls game?

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

Does FOUNTAINS have multiplayer?

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

Do I need an account to play?

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

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