Factsheet

Developer:
Play Don't Tell
Based in Geneva, Switzerland

Release date:
-

Platforms:
Steam

Website:
https://aphotic-game.com

Social:
Itch
Steam
Instagram
X / Twitter
Youtube

Regular Price:
-

Description

Pulled out of cryogenic sleep, you awaken aboard a vast, seemingly deserted ship. Alone, you must uncover the reasons for your abrupt awakening and the dangers threatening your journey. Aphotic is a mysterious exploration and puzzle game where logic guides you through a world of puzzles and riddles—with no text or numbers. Every machine, tool, and symbol holds meaning, leading you closer to the ship's secrets and your escape. Explore vibrant retro pixel-art environments filled with interactive objects and hidden surprises, and embark on a fabulous, unpredictable space adventure.

History

Passion Project become professional

The first game produced by Play Don't Tell, started out a long time ago as an innocent Point And Click prototype. As the ambitions and skills gathered on the project grew, so did the project's size, leading to a full-scope video game. Today, Aphotic is an experience with a strong philosophy: zero text, yet complex puzzles and immersive environments. The game is therefore very accessible, but contains layers and layers of puzzles and secrets.

Features

  • Textless gameplay where observation and logic are the only tools.
  • Minimalist environmental storytelling without dialogue or exposition.
  • Retro pixel-art visuals filled with color and interactivity.
  • Nonlinear exploration of a vast and enigmatic spaceship.
  • Unpredictable adventure with evolving challenges and secrets.
  • Immersive puzzles where every detail holds meaning.

Videos

Gameplay Trailer YouTube

Images

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Awards & Recognition

  • "Winner of the Nox Award, for excellence in technichal achievement." HeroFest Bern, 13.10.2024

About Play Don't Tell

Boilerplate
Play Don't Tell is a video game studio based in Geneva that focuses on two areas of creation. The first area is mediation games, which aims to create cultural, social, or artistic mediation games in close partnership with foundations, associations, and other non-profit organizations. Play Don't Tell's second area of creation is entertainment games, aimed at an international audience.The studio was founded by two techno-educational designers: Kenneth Rioja, deeply involved in Learning Analytics, programming, UX Research and educational technologies; and Ivan Voirol, passionate about designing video games and board games.

More information
More information on Play Don't Tell, our logo & relevant media are available here.

Aphotic Credits

Ivan Voirol
Game Design, Art, Programming

Kenneth Rioja
Programming, UXR, QA

Lyvia Streich
UX, Marketing, Social Media

Tina Voirol
Admin, HR

Marie Angelillo
Sound Design, Music

Contact

Inquiries
dev@playdonttell.games

X / Twitter
https://x.com/Play_Dont_Tell

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/play_dont_tell

Web
https://playdonttell.com

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