Tessa's Ark

A sci-fi puzzle RPG about deciding what is real

Andrew Higgins · Released Feb 26, 2019

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 74% of 84
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; May 5, 2020
Minimum PC: Integrated; 1 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Tessa's Ark?

Presented in a visual novel style, this RPG follows Tessa’s attempt to escape a digital world where humans exist as pure thought. You solve a sequence of puzzles to progress through the story, with stat tracking and a leveling system.

For you if...

+you enjoy stories that question reality and human existence

Not for you if...

−you prefer action to reading visual novel dialogue

What players say

74% of 84 reviews are positive

Players praise the mathematical puzzles and artwork. Criticisms focus on the writing and limited role-playing depth.

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Tessa's Ark system requirements

Minimum: Integrated, 1 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core 2 1.06 Ghz
Graphics: Integrated Graphics
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 300 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

Does Tessa's Ark have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Tessa's Ark run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 9
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Tessa's Ark 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