Store status
Is I Can Smell You from Here on Steam?
No. The creator publishes the game on itch.io, with browser, Windows, Linux and Android builds. There is no Steam page and no official Steam key. Here is where every version actually lives.
At a glance
Quick answer
Steam Status answers whether I Can Smell You from Here is on Steam. It is not. The creator publishes the free game on itch.io with browser, Windows, Linux and Android builds, and the devlog through v1.1.2 does not announce a Steam release. There is no official Steam page or key. The official desktop files are a 73 MB Windows build and a 64 MB Linux build; the Android APK is 92 MB and was added in v1.1.2. The browser build streams about 83 MB on first load and needs a desktop browser for the intended keyboard-and-mouse controls. This page explains where each version lives, why Steam searches still lead to the game, and why a paid key from a reseller is not an official product. It links to the download and version-comparison pages. Nothing is hidden.
Short answer
There is no Steam version
The official page for I Can Smell You from Here is on itch.io. It lists Web browser, Windows, Linux and Android, and it does not list Steam. The devlog covers updates through v1.1.2 and does not announce a Steam release. This site does not host a Steam build either.
- Official store
- catproblem9735.itch.io opens on itch.io
- Steam page
- None listed by the creator
- Browser
- Free, about 83 MB first load
- Desktop
- Windows 73 MB and Linux 64 MB
- Android
- 92 MB APK, added in v1.1.2
- Price
- Free — the official itch.io page sets a minimum price of $0 and asks for no payment
Where to play
The four official ways to play
| Version | Where it comes from | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Browser on itch.io | The official page's Run game button | The newest build and a visit that counts for the creator |
| Browser on this site | The creator's HTML5 export, copied before v1.1.2 | A full-page build outside the itch.io frame |
| Windows / Linux | The official file list | Offline play and repeated ending runs |
| Android APK | The official file list, v1.1.2 | Android phones and tablets |
The itch.io vs browser page explains the version difference in detail. The download page lists every file size.
Why people ask
Why Steam searches still find this game
Three things create the confusion. First, the game is a short horror visual novel, and that is exactly the kind of game people expect to find on Steam. Second, search results for "games like" often sit next to Steam pages for Sucker for Love, Doki Doki Literature Club, The Coffin of Andy and Leyley and MiSide, which are on Steam. Third, some download aggregators use "Steam" as a generic label even when they are linking an itch.io file.
If you want a library
Can I add it to Steam as a non-Steam game?
You can add a downloaded executable to Steam as a non-Steam game, but that is a local shortcut, not a Steam release. It does not give the game Steam achievements, cloud saves, workshop support or a store page. The browser build cannot be added as a normal Steam game.
Questions
Steam FAQ
Is I Can Smell You from Here on Steam?
No. The creator lists the game on itch.io for browser, Windows, Linux and Android. There is no Steam page listed.
Can I get a Steam key for the game?
No official Steam key exists. The game is free on itch.io, so a paid key from a reseller is not an official product.
Is the game coming to Steam?
The creator has not announced a Steam release. The official devlog and page are the place to check for updates.
Where can I play it on a phone?
On Android, download the official APK from the itch.io page. The official page lists no iOS build.
Is the browser version on this site official?
It is the creator's own HTML5 export, but this fan site's copy is older than the current itch.io upload. For the newest build, play on itch.io.