The Prism
2D puzzle-platformer about two pixels escaping a living prison
Nikhil. T, Gabriel. H · Published by Volens Nolens Games · Released Sep 3, 2015
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 71% of 252
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 1
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- 10 years ago
- Jan 5, 2016
What is The Prism?
Two pixels, 02 and 03, try to escape a living prison in this 2D puzzle-platformer. Play alone or locally with a friend, using both characters to solve puzzles, open doors, and move through different environments.
For you if...
- +you enjoy solving puzzles by coordinating two characters
- +you want local cooperative play with a friend
- +you like pixel art and an unsettling setting
Not for you if...
- −you prefer action over puzzles and careful coordination
- −you want solo play focused on one character
What players say
71% of 252 reviews are positive
Players praise the cooperative puzzle-solving.
Screenshots and trailer
The Prism system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7
- Processor
- Dual Core 2.4 Ghz
- Memory
- 200 MB RAM
- Storage
- 200 MB available space
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, Trading cards
Steam Deck: Playable
- Default controller config not fully functional
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-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
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Full audio: English.
Tags
- Strategy
- Indie
- Adventure
- Pixel Graphics
- Puzzle Platformer
- Puzzle
- Platformer
- Atmospheric
- Casual
- Sokoban
- Magic
- Dark
- Logic
- 6DOF
- Co-op
- Singleplayer
Recent updates
- Jan 5, 2016 · MAJOR BUG FIX
- Jan 5, 2016 · MAJOR BUG FIX
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