The Elision Effect

A surreal first-person puzzle game set in an abandoned office

teamakes.games · Released May 31, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 169
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Jun 7, 2024
Minimum PC: 8 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Elision Effect?

This single-player exploration puzzler follows someone searching for an exit from an inexplicably empty office building. You move through rooms and figure out how to progress, with each room using a different mechanic rather than one recurring puzzle system.

For you if...

+you enjoy exploring unsettling spaces without jump scares

Not for you if...

−you want a substantial plot or detailed lore

What players say

93% of 169 reviews are positive

Players praise the retro art direction, music, and inventive puzzles. The most common complaint is the brief runtime, while some players find the puzzles too simple.

Screenshots and trailer

The Elision Effect system requirements

Minimum: 8 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run The Elision Effect?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 250 MB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does The Elision Effect have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does The Elision Effect 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, Linux
Achievements: 8
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does The Elision Effect 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