Overview

DESOLUS is a first-person puzzle adventure that drops you into a city of Gothic architecture torn between past and future. A mysterious cataclysm has fractured reality itself, opening portals that lead to other eras.

Your task is to explore both the past and future versions of this expansive city, using black holes to manipulate time and space. Developed by Mark J.

Mayers and published by The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild, this title blends exploration, strategy, and mind-bending puzzles in a surreal, psychedelic setting.

Highlights

  • Manipulate Black Holes to Travel Through Time: The core mechanic involves using black holes to move between different time periods, solving Escher-like puzzles that require spatial thinking and a grasp of distorted realities.
  • Explore a Fractured Gothic City: Navigate through crumbling cathedrals and other architectural wonders, activating holograms to move massive portals between floors and traverse structures that defy conventional physics.
  • A Single-Player Experience with Full Controller Support: Enjoy the game at your own pace, with Steam Achievements and full controller support, making it accessible for both keyboard and gamepad players.

Who It's For

If you enjoy puzzle games that challenge your perception of space and time, or if you're a fan of surreal, atmospheric adventures with a touch of strategy, DESOLUS is tailored for you. The game's emphasis on exploration and non-linear problem-solving will appeal to players who appreciate titles like Portal or The Witness, but with a unique twist on time travel.

Game Info

  • Genre: Adventure, Indie, Strategy
  • Developer: Mark J. Mayers
  • Publisher: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
  • Release Date: October 15, 2026
  • Modes: Single-player
  • Features: Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Playable at your own pace
  • Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, Korean, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Romanian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

For the latest pricing and user reviews, check the Steam listing.