Etherborn

A 3D puzzle platformer where gravity turns walls into floors

Altered Matter · Published by Akupara Games · Released Jul 18, 2019

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 75% of 111
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Jun 2, 2020
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 460; 4 GB RAM · 2.4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Etherborn?

Etherborn is a single-player 3D puzzle platformer set among minimalist structures, where a newly born, voiceless being seeks a disembodied voice. You explore each level and jump between platforms, working out routes as gravity changes direction with the surface you stand on.

For you if...

+you prefer calm exploration and relatively simple spatial puzzles
+you enjoy philosophical themes rather than concrete storytelling

Not for you if...

−you want a lengthy campaign rather than a brief playthrough

What players say

75% of 111 reviews are positive

Players praise the soundtrack, visual style, and use of three-dimensional space in the puzzles. Common complaints concern the automatic camera and awkward controls, particularly when using a keyboard.

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Etherborn system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 460, 4 GB RAM, 2.4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 (64 bit)
Processor: Intel Core i3-6100
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2500 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Etherborn have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Etherborn run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

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: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 13
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English, Spanish - Spain. Text only: French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Etherborn 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