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DESOLUS

87% positive of 33 Steam reviews

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Released
2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Platforms
Steam, PlayStation

Made by Mark J. Mayers. Published by The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild.

About the game

Explore a city of Gothic architecture torn between past and future in Desolus, a first person puzzle game. Solve Escher-like puzzles through the use of black holes. Travel through time to make structures whole and save the city from ruin.

Tagged by players

  • Time Travel
  • Gothic
  • Psychedelic
  • Surreal
  • Cinematic
  • Post-apocalyptic
  • Dark Fantasy
  • Mystery
  • Physics
  • Sci-fi
  • Puzzle
  • Exploration

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What players say

  • Recommended
    Great music, ramps puzzle difficulty well, and unique visuals. I like it a lot! Runs well on MacOS.

    52 min played when written. 8 found it helpful.

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  • Recommended
    This game is a bit outside of my usual repertoire, but I'm glad I took a chance on it. For fans of Myst, Portal, and similar experiences: Desolus is a thoughtful meditation that asks the player to hold on to hope in the face of an impending apocalypse. The puzzles are complex enough without being overly esoteric, the visuals are excellent and the world is as enthralling as it is mysterious, and the soundtrack is…

    3 h played when written. 6 found it helpful.

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  • Not recommended
    I'd struggle to recommend this even at $5. The game felt like it only just got started with its mechanics when it ended. 90% of the game, my first thought was the solution. Writing/story was minimal and basic. Idk how many secrets I found or whether they impact the story. I picked up a good half dozen at least. Game looks nice enough, but the first 10s is the peak of its visuals. Everything after that felt like an…

    1.8 h played when written. 0 found it helpful.

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