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{{infobox
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{{Disambig|the original 2011 game|the 2014 remake|[[The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth]]}}
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|title          = The Binding of Isaac
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{{Infobox game
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|cover         = The_Binding_of_Isaac_game_224.jpg
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|cover       = The Binding of Isaac Coverart.jpg
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|developer     = Edmund McMillen<br /> Florian Himsl
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|developers  =
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|publisher     =  
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Edmund McMillen}}
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|engine        =
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Florian Himsl}}
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|release dates = September 28, 2011
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|publishers  =
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|steam         = 113200
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|engines     =  
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|gog            =
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Flash}}
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|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 28, 2011}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 28, 2011}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|November 1, 2011}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-binding-of-isaac|84}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-binding-of-isaac|}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | Expansion pack }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Flip screen }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Roguelike, Shooter }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | The Binding of Isaac }}
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|steam appid  = 113200
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|gogcom id    =
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|official site= https://bindingofisaac.com/
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|hltb        = 9781
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|strategywiki = The Binding of Isaac
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|mobygames    = binding-of-isaac
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|wikipedia    = The Binding of Isaac (video game)
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|winehq      = 14078
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
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The Binding of Isaac is developed by Edmund McMillen (one half of Team Meat, the duo responsible for [[Super Meat Boy]]) and Florian Himsl. Due to being programmed in Flash, it does not work on low spec GPUs such as those found on netbooks, unlike [[Super Meat Boy]].
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'''Key points'''
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{{--}} This game is programmed in Flash and does not work on low spec GPUs such as those found on netbooks.
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{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap">[http://bindingofisaac.com/post/93169913069/the-birth-of-rebirth The Birth of Rebirth]</ref>
  
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==Version Differences==
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'''General information'''
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The full version of the game is only available on Steam. It was made available through other channels only in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humble_Indie_Bundle#Humble_Voxatron_Debut Humble Indie Bundle Voxatron Debut].
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/113200/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://dbsoundworks.bandcamp.com/album/the-binding-of-isaac-2 The Binding of Isaac Soundtrack] - composed by Danny Baranowsky.
  
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==Demo==
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==Availability==
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A demo version is available on [http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/581168 newgrounds.com] in Flash.
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Most Unholy Edition includes Wrath of the Lamb DLC | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | the-binding-of-isaac-wrath-of-the-lamb-dlc | DRM-free | Includes Wrath of the Lamb DLC. | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 113200 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-binding-of-isaac | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X | Unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | the-binding-of-isaac | Playfire | Region-limited. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
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}}
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==Monetization==
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{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Wrath of the Lamb |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Eternal Edition | Free update automatically given to Wrath of the Lamb owners on Steam. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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}}
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{{--}} Physical copies of the ''Most Unholy Edition'' include a slightly more updated version of Wrath of the Lamb that includes a few small changes that are generally considered unfavorable.{{cn|November 2022}}
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 +
==Game data==
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 +
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\serial.txt}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|game}}/serial.txt}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.macromedia/Flash_Player/#SharedObjects/WGGUXPNQ/localhost/so.sol}}
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}}
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{{XDG|false}}
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===Save game data location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\serial.txt}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|game}}/serial.txt}}
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.macromedia/Flash_Player/#SharedObjects/WGGUXPNQ/localhost/so.sol}}
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}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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|discord                  =
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|discord notes            =
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|epic games launcher      =
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|gog galaxy                =
 +
|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                    =
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|origin notes              =
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|steam cloud              = true
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|steam cloud notes        = Save game carries over cross-platform. As of version 1.45, using Steam's Cloud storage will result in 94/97 secrets being unlocked even if you had completed every unlock, including Platinum God.
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =
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|xbox cloud                =
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|xbox cloud notes          =
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}}
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==Video==
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{{Image|The Binding of Isaac Options.png|In-game options menu.}}
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/binding-isaac/en
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|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
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|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
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|widescreen resolution      = false
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|widescreen resolution notes=
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|multimonitor              = false
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|multimonitor notes        =
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|ultrawidescreen            = false
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =
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|4k ultra hd                = false
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|4k ultra hd notes          =
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|fov                        = n/a
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|fov notes                  =
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|windowed                  = true
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|windowed notes            =
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|borderless windowed        = false
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|borderless windowed notes  =
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|anisotropic                = n/a
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|anisotropic notes          =
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|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        =
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = false
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|vsync notes                =
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|60 fps                    = false
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|60 fps notes              =
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|120 fps                    = false
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|120 fps notes              =
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr notes                  =
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|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind notes          =
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}}
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==Input==
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{{Image|The Binding of Isaac Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
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{{Input
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|key remap                = false
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|key remap notes          =
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|acceleration option      = false
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|acceleration option notes =
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|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =
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|mouse menu                = true
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|mouse menu notes          =
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
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|controller support        = false
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|controller support notes  = No native support. JoyToKey can be used.
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|full controller          = unknown
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|full controller notes    =
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|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap notes    =
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis notes=
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
 +
|xinput controllers notes  =
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers notes  =
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|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug notes  =
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|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback notes    =
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
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|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
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}}
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==Audio==
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{{Audio
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|separate volume          = false
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|separate volume notes    =
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|surround sound          = n/a
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|surround sound notes    =
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|subtitles                = false
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|subtitles notes          =
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|closed captions          = false
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|closed captions notes    =
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|mute on focus lost      = false
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|mute on focus lost notes =
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|eax support              =
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|eax support notes        =
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|royalty free audio        = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =
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}}
  
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==Issues and Fixes==
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{{L10n|content=
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===Steam Achievements Not Unlocking===
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{{L10n/switch
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On certain systems Steam achievements may fail to unlock and get registered.<BR>
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|language  = English
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A [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2216833 fan made fix] [[Image:CitadelIcon.png|link=File:FlashAchievements_v1.torrent|Citadel Project Torrent Mirror|16px]] has been developed to solve this issue on Windows. It is not possible, however, to solve the problem on Mac without access to Windows.
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = false
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|notes    =  
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|fan      =  
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}}
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}}
  
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===Steam Achievements For Mac===
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==Issues unresolved==
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For the achievements gained on a Mac to be unlocked in Steam, one has to copy and replace the ''so.sol'' files as [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2152968 outlined here]. The file is located in:  
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===Toggle fullscreen key doesn't work in-game===
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On the options menu, it states {{key|F}} is the key you use to toggle fullscreen/windowed mode. However, this only works on the title menu or in the pause menu. In-game, pressing {{key|F}} does absolutely nothing unless the game is paused. Currently, there is no fix for this.
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==Issues fixed==
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===Steam achievements not unlocking===
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{{--}} On certain systems Steam achievements may fail to unlock and get registered.
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A [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1545-the-binding-of-isaac-achievement-unlock-fix/ fan made fix] has been developed to solve this issue on Windows.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205133357/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2216833|title=Fix for the Achievements Not Unlocking Problem - Steam Users' Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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 +
===Steam achievements on OS X===
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For the achievements gained on OS X to be unlocked in Steam, one has to copy and replace the ''so.sol'' files as [https://web.archive.org/web/20141205133403/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2152968 outlined here]. The file is located in:  
 
<pre>~/Library/Preferences/Macromedia/Flash Player/#SharedObjects/''<Random String>''/localhost/</pre>
 
<pre>~/Library/Preferences/Macromedia/Flash Player/#SharedObjects/''<Random String>''/localhost/</pre>
 
After extracting it, follow the instructions given in the aforementioned link. Finally launch the game and see the achievements unlock.
 
After extracting it, follow the instructions given in the aforementioned link. Finally launch the game and see the achievements unlock.
  
 
===Alt+Tab Crashing===
 
===Alt+Tab Crashing===
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Does not appear to be a fix for this yet. Also happens when pressing Windows key.
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*Does not appear to be a fix for this yet. Also happens when pressing Windows key.
  
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==Save Game Data==
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Solution: press {{key|F}}, it toggles fullscreen.
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The Binding of Isaac states that Steam Cloud is used. However, no save data or settings are actually synced. The game runs on Flash, meaning that progress and settings are stored in non-standard locations.
 
  
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===Save Game Folder Location===
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===Steam Community does not work in full screen===
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Save game file is named '''so.sol''' and is located in Flash local storage folder.
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*If you are playing the game in full screen, you will be unable to access Steam Community's Shift Tab overlay.
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*Windows: <pre>C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects</pre>
 
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*Mac: <pre>%appdata%\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\[some random string]\localhost\</pre>
 
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*Linux: <pre>~/.macromedia/Flash_Player/#SharedObjects/[randomstrin]g/localhost/so.sol</pre>
 
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**Visit the [http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager07.html Website Storage Settings Panel] to directly change the local storage size that Flash is allowed to use to at least 10kb.
 
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**Programs such as CCleaner will clean this folder out by default. Make sure to add this folder as an exception.
 
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**NOTE: As of the latest Steam patch, Issac saves all your files to its Steam folder. All data can be found for Windows at <pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\the binding of issac</pre> as myfile.txt and serial.txt (Mac users, help me out here)
 
  
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===Settings Folder Location===
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===OS X Retina Display Slowdown on Mavericks+===
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Settings file is named '''serial.txt''' and is located in the Steam installation folder under \common\the binding of isaac\.
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{{ii}} Scaling on Retina displays appears to cause a slowdown between loading screens and during complex scenes.
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*Windows: <pre>c:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\common\the binding of isaac\</pre>
 
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*Mac: <pre>~/Library/Application Support/Steam/SteamApps/common/the binding of isaac/</pre>
 
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*Linux: appears not to use a serial.txt file to save settings data.
 
  
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===Transfering Saves===
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{{Fixbox|description=Set Open in Low Resolution|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/113200/discussions/0/666824801091262806/ Slow framrate since upgrading to Mavericks *SOLVED* :: The Binding of Isaac General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
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If transferring save games to a new computer, the game needs to be run on the new machine at least once. Once Flash has allocated the location of the new local Flash storage, then you can overwrite this with updated data.
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# Go to the installation folder.
 +
# Right-click on the app.
 +
# Select "Get Info".
 +
# Check the box for "Open in Low Resolution".
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}}
  
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==Controller Support==
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==Other information==
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[[File:B_of_isaac_pad.jpg|thumb|the control options screen]]
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===API===
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This game does not natively support gaming peripherals such as gamepads.
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{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        = 2.0
 +
|opengl notes          = OS X and Linux only.
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support         =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
  
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===Hacking In Controller Support===  
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==System requirements==
−
The developers recommend somewhat light-heartedly that the players use, or google if they don't know it, a utility named [http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller_With_Keyboard-Only_Game#Joy_To_Key JoyToKey]. Please also check the [[:Category:Controller|controller category]] for more information.
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{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Windows
 +
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
 +
|minCPU  = 2.5 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 +
|minHD    = 50 MB
 +
|minGPU  =
 +
|minDX    = 9.0c
 +
}}
  
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It is recommended to bind left stick to move, right stick to fire direction, as in a standard dual-stick shooter.<P>
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{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = OS X
 +
|minOS    = Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or later
 +
|minCPU  = Intel 2.5 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 +
|minHD    = 50 MB
 +
}}
  
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==System Requirements==
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{{System requirements
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{{SysReq
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|OSfamily = Linux
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|minOS = Windows XP
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|minOS   = Linux
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|minproc = 2.5 GHz
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|minCPU  = 2.5 GHz
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|recproc =
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|minRAM  = 1 GB
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|minmem = 1 GB
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|minHD   = 50 MB
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|recmem =
 
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|minHD = 50 MB free
 
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|minGPU1 = DirectX 9.0c support
 
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|minVRAM =
 
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|recGPU1 = DirectX 9.0c support
 
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|recVRAM =
 
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|reccont =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Useful Links==
+
{{References}}
−
*[http://dbsoundworks.bandcamp.com/album/the-binding-of-isaac-2 The Binding of Isaac Soundtrack] - composed by Danny Baranowsky.
 
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==See Also==
 
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*[[Super Meat Boy]]
 
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[[Category:Game]]
 
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[[Category:Mac]]
 
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[[Category:Windows]]
 

Latest revision as of 13:23, 20 May 2023

This page is for the original 2011 game. For the 2014 remake, see The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth.

The Binding of Isaac
The Binding of Isaac cover
Developers
Edmund McMillen
Florian Himsl
Engines
Flash
Release dates
Windows September 28, 2011
macOS (OS X) September 28, 2011
Linux November 1, 2011
Reception
Metacritic 84
Taxonomy
Monetization Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Flip screen
Controls Direct control
Genres Roguelike, Shooter
Art styles Cartoon
Series The Binding of Isaac
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The Binding of Isaac on HowLongToBeat
The Binding of Isaac on IGDB
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The Binding of Isaac guide on StrategyWiki
The Binding of Isaac on MobyGames
The Binding of Isaac on Wikipedia
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The Binding of Isaac
The Binding of Isaac 2011
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth 2014
The Legend of Bum-Bo 2019

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

Key points

This game is programmed in Flash and does not work on low spec GPUs such as those found on netbooks.
Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.[1]

General information

Steam Community Discussions
The Binding of Isaac Soundtrack - composed by Danny Baranowsky.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Retail
DRM-free
 Most Unholy Edition includes Wrath of the Lamb DLC
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Humble Store
DRM-free
 Includes Wrath of the Lamb DLC.
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
GamersGate (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation (requires an internet connection during installation)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) Playfire Client Region-limited.
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Wrath of the Lamb
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Eternal Edition Free update automatically given to Wrath of the Lamb owners on Steam.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Physical copies of the Most Unholy Edition include a slightly more updated version of Wrath of the Lamb that includes a few small changes that are generally considered unfavorable.[citation needed]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\serial.txt[Note 1]
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game>/serial.txt
Linux $HOME/.macromedia/Flash_Player/#SharedObjects/WGGUXPNQ/localhost/so.sol
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/113200/pfx/[Note 2]
This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\serial.txt[Note 1]
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game>/serial.txt
Linux $HOME/.macromedia/Flash_Player/#SharedObjects/WGGUXPNQ/localhost/so.sol
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/113200/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Save game carries over cross-platform. As of version 1.45, using Steam's Cloud storage will result in 94/97 secrets being unlocked even if you had completed every unlock, including Platinum God.

Video

In-game options menu.
In-game options menu.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

In-game control settings.
In-game control settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
No native support. JoyToKey can be used.
Controller types

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Issues unresolved

Toggle fullscreen key doesn't work in-game

On the options menu, it states F is the key you use to toggle fullscreen/windowed mode. However, this only works on the title menu or in the pause menu. In-game, pressing F does absolutely nothing unless the game is paused. Currently, there is no fix for this.

Issues fixed

Steam achievements not unlocking

On certain systems Steam achievements may fail to unlock and get registered.

A fan made fix has been developed to solve this issue on Windows.[2]

Steam achievements on OS X

For the achievements gained on OS X to be unlocked in Steam, one has to copy and replace the so.sol files as outlined here. The file is located in: 

~/Library/Preferences/Macromedia/Flash Player/#SharedObjects/''<Random String>''/localhost/

After extracting it, follow the instructions given in the aforementioned link. Finally launch the game and see the achievements unlock.

Alt+Tab Crashing

  • Does not appear to be a fix for this yet. Also happens when pressing Windows key.

Solution: press F, it toggles fullscreen.

Steam Community does not work in full screen

  • If you are playing the game in full screen, you will be unable to access Steam Community's Shift Tab overlay.

OS X Retina Display Slowdown on Mavericks+

Scaling on Retina displays appears to cause a slowdown between loading screens and during complex scenes.
Set Open in Low Resolution[3]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Right-click on the app.
  3. Select "Get Info".
  4. Check the box for "Open in Low Resolution".

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
OpenGL 2.0 OS X and Linux only.
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.
Linux

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) 2.5 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 50 MB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 9.0c compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or later
Processor (CPU) Intel 2.5 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 50 MB
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Linux
Processor (CPU) 2.5 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 50 MB


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/113200/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (113200) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References