Timelapse
A puzzle adventure through time, ancient civilizations, and lost Atlantis
GTE Entertainment · Published by Nightdive Studios, Atari · Released Jan 21, 2016
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 79% of 52
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- Unknown
- no patch notes on Steam
What is Timelapse?
This point-and-click adventure follows your search for the missing Professor Nichols. Using his archaeological journal, you explore Easter Island, ancient Egypt, Maya and Anasazi locations, and Atlantis, solving sound-based, mechanical, and mathematical puzzles. The journey is nonlinear, with multiple story endings.
For you if...
- +you enjoy classic Myst-style adventures with demanding puzzles
Not for you if...
- −you expect modern graphics and consistently convincing acting
What players say
79% of 52 reviews are positive
Players praise the ancient settings, atmosphere, and variety of puzzles. Complaints focus on uneven puzzle quality and obscure solutions that can require guides. Some players also report black screens, display glitches, or startup freezes.
Screenshots and trailer
Timelapse system requirements
Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 1.5 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
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- OS
- Windows: XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
- Processor
- 1.8 GHz Processor
- Graphics
- 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 1500 MB available space
Does Timelapse have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Timelapse 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
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does Timelapse 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam