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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

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Reviews
Mostly Positive
71% of 252
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
3
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
10 years ago
Jan 5, 2016
Minimum PC
0.2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

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 screenshot 1

The Prism system requirements

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

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run The Prism?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Dual Core 2.4 Ghz
Memory
200 MB RAM
Storage
200 MB available space

Does The Prism 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 The Prism run on Steam Deck?

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

  • 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

PC version details

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

Does The Prism 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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