You can play The Thing in the cloud on GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming. You play on your PC, Xbox, phone, tablet or TV with nothing to download. You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you; it does not sell it.
You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you.
The ThingWhere to play The Thing in the cloud
Best stream quality first. Each row shows the plan you need and how you get the game. On GeForce NOW it is an Install-to-Play title. The service installs it on your session's cloud storage when you start it. This takes a few minutes and needs the Performance or Ultimate plan.
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The Thing in pictures
Screenshots and the trailer. Click one to see it full size.
Where to buy The Thing for cloud play
GeForce NOW and Boosteroid do not sell games: you play the copy you already own. If you do not have The Thing yet, buy it from one of these stores. It then works in the cloud on any device. Prices are shown for your country.
The Thing on GeForce NOW
Your GeForce NOW plan decides how good The Thing looks, how long one session lasts, and whether you wait for a machine. These limits are the same for every game on GeForce NOW.
NVIDIA sells GeForce NOW itself here, in US dollars.
- Can play The Thing
- No
- Resolution
- 1080p
- Frame rate
- 60 fps
- Ray tracing & DLSS
- —
- HDR & ultrawide
- —
- Graphics card
- Basic, shared
- Max session length
- 1 hour
- Hours included
- Unlimited, with a queue
- Can play The Thing
- Yes
- Resolution
- Up to 1440p
- Frame rate
- 60 fps
- Ray tracing & DLSS
- RTX ON
- HDR & ultrawide
- Ultrawide
- Graphics card
- RTX-class, dedicated
- Max session length
- 6 hours
- Hours included
- 100 a month
- Can play The Thing
- Yes
- Resolution
- Up to 5K
- Frame rate
- 120 fps · 360 fps at 1080p
- Ray tracing & DLSS
- RTX ON · DLSS 4 · Reflex
- HDR & ultrawide
- HDR · ultrawide
- Graphics card
- RTX 5080-class
- Max session length
- 8 hours
- Hours included
- 100 a month
About The Thing
Who made it, when it came out, and how it plays. The same on each service.
- DEVELOPER
- Nightdive Studios
- RELEASE DATE
- Dec 5, 2024
- GENRES
- Action, Shooter, Horror
- GAME MODES
- Single-player
- CONTROLLER SUPPORT
- Full. Plays with a gamepad on all devices
Get notified about The Thing
One email when The Thing arrives on a new cloud service, or leaves one. Nothing else, no newsletter.
The Thing cloud gaming FAQ
Can you play The Thing in the cloud?+
Yes. The Thing is on 2 cloud gaming services: GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming. You play it on a PC, Xbox, phone, tablet or TV. You download and install nothing.
Is The Thing on GeForce NOW?+
Yes. The Thing is on GeForce NOW. You must own the game on Steam. GeForce NOW then runs your copy on its servers. It is an Install-to-Play title: GeForce NOW installs it for you each time you start it, which takes a few minutes. Install-to-Play needs the Performance or Ultimate plan.
Is The Thing on Boosteroid?+
No. The Thing is not on Boosteroid now. It is on GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Is The Thing on PlayStation Plus?+
No. The Thing is not on PlayStation Plus now. It is on GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Is The Thing on Xbox Cloud Gaming?+
Yes, once you own it. Game Pass Ultimate does not include The Thing: you buy it on the Xbox store, then play your copy through Xbox Cloud Gaming on a browser, phone, tablet or console. You still need an Ultimate membership.
Is The Thing on Amazon Luna?+
No. The Thing is not on Amazon Luna now. It is on GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Do I need to buy The Thing to play it in the cloud?+
Yes. GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming only run games you own. Buy The Thing from a supported store first. You pay for the cloud service separately.
Can you play The Thing in the cloud for free?+
No. The Thing is an Install-to-Play title on GeForce NOW, and Install-to-Play needs the Performance or Ultimate plan. The free plan cannot start it.
Can I play The Thing with a controller?+
Yes. The Thing has full controller support. It plays on a phone, tablet or TV with a gamepad.
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