The Talos Principle (2014)
- Developer
- Croteam
- Publisher
- Devolver Digital, Croteam
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 32,923 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 20 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A slow, thoughtful crawl through ancient ruins, each puzzle a quiet test of logic and patience.
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What players say
Players praise The Talos Principle for its clever puzzles and philosophical writing about consciousness and identity, often comparing it favorably to Portal. The difficulty curve is well-balanced but some endgame puzzles feel drawn out, and collecting stars for 100% completion requires tedious searching. The soundtrack and atmosphere are widely appreciated, and the game runs great on Steam Deck.
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