Orbyss, a visually striking, mind-bending logic game from solo developer Misty Whale, has had a positive launch so far.
The cerebral, visually striking puzzle game Orbyss is officially out now on PC via Steam. Developed and published by the one-person studio Misty Whale (solo developer Yannick Audéoud), the game tasks players with reviving a mysterious universe of light that is being threatened by an evil, growing shadow.
Praised by critics for its “elegant” mechanics, Orbyss is a logic-based puzzle game where players control a “firefly of energy.” The main hook is a “co-op with yourself” mechanic: you can navigate between and control multiple Orbs at once, making them cooperate to solve intricate, multi-step puzzles.
The game is designed to reward careful planning over quick reflexes. “Good planning always beats dexterity and speed,” the developer notes. Across 8 chapters and over 40 handcrafted rooms, players will combine this core mechanic with a growing toolkit of other abilities, including freezing time, flying drones, and solving sound-based puzzles (which include a “Visual cues” option for accessibility).
“This is a game about perception,” says solo developer Yannick Audéoud. “Each puzzle asks you to slow down, think carefully, and view things from a new angle. It’s been an absolute dream to see players connect with this world, and I can’t wait to see how far they’ll go now that the full journey is here.”
Orbyss also features an atmospheric, minimalist original soundtrack composed by Pierre Estève, known for his work on the Atlantis series.
The game is already receiving a “Positive” reception from players on Steam since its launch on October 29.
Orbyss is now available for $14.99, with a 15% launch discount in effect until November 12. A console release is planned for a later date.
