The Timeless Child - Prologue

Two-player puzzle adventure linking the past and present

Timeless Tale · Released Dec 10, 2021

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 74% of 3,326
Recent reviews: Mixed; 61% of 18 in 30 days
Players: 4; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Jan 18, 2022
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 750; 8 GB RAM · 4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Timeless Child - Prologue?

This free, first-person puzzle-adventure prologue pairs two online players in Wells Manor, a sixteenth-century villa. You explore as Chris Hunt in the present or Emily Wells in the past, working through five cooperative puzzles to free Emily from her time trap. Emily's actions change Chris's surroundings.

For you if...

+you enjoy puzzles that mix logic, coordination, and reflexes
+you like exploring for hidden clues and family history

Not for you if...

−you want to play alone rather than coordinate with someone

What players say

74% of 3,326 reviews are positive · 61% of 18 in the last 30 days

Players praise the puzzles, cooperative problem-solving, and unsettling atmosphere. The main complaints are unclear puzzle instructions, a lack of hints, and slow or clunky movement.

Screenshots and trailer

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The Timeless Child - Prologue system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 750, 8 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 750, 1 GB or AMD Radeon Pro 450, 2 GB
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Microphone required

Does The Timeless Child - Prologue have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. There is no single-player mode.

Does The Timeless Child - Prologue run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 22
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, Italian.

Does The Timeless Child - Prologue use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam