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Polarity

A first-person puzzle platformer built around switching red and blue polarity

Bluebutton Games · Released Jul 15, 2016

ActionAdventureIndieStrategy

Reviews
Mostly Positive
78% of 3,959
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
10 years ago
Jul 16, 2016
Minimum PC
DirectX 9 GPU
1 GB RAM · 4 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Polarity?

A client with unclear motives hires you to break into a secure database in this first-person puzzle platformer. You solve puzzles and navigate platforms through a series of levels toward the system's core.

For you if...

  • +you want a dedicated puzzle campaign for local co-op

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer puzzle solving without reflex-based jumps and platforming

What players say

78% of 3,959 reviews are positive

Players praise the polarity-based puzzles. Recent complaints center on missed jump inputs and unreliable controls that interfere with platforming. Some players also find the campaign too short and the puzzles too easy.

Screenshots and trailer

Polarity screenshot 1

Polarity system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 1 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 or above
Processor
2 GHz
Graphics
DirectX 9 compatible video card
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space
Notes
None

Does Polarity have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Polarity run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
10
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Polarity 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

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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