The Talos Principle
Croteam · December 11, 2014 · Puzzle, Philosophical, First-Person, Sci-fi, Story Rich
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The Talos Principle price by region
The Talos Principle costs £2.79 in the United Kingdom, €2.85 in Europe (EUR), $3.49 in the United States, $3.49 in Georgia (USD), CA$5.84 in Canada, A$6.40 in Australia, NZ$7.95 in New Zealand, zł12.50 in Poland and R$20.54 in Brazil right now.
| Region | Best price | Official store | Key shop | Stores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 United Kingdom | £2.79 −85% | £3.74 | £2.79 | 9 |
 Europe (EUR) | €2.85 −85% | €4.34 | €2.85 | 12 |
 United Statesyour region | $3.49 −85% | $4.49 | $3.49 | 15 |
 Georgia (USD) | $3.49 −76% | $14.49 | $3.49 | 14 |
 Canada | CA$5.84 −85% | CA$5.84 | — | 10 |
 Australia | A$6.40 −85% | A$6.40 | — | 8 |
 New Zealand | NZ$7.95 −85% | NZ$7.95 | — | 7 |
 Poland | zł12.50 −85% | zł17.48 | zł12.50 | 9 |
 Brazil | R$20.54 −85% | R$24.52 | R$20.54 | 9 |
Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.
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About The Talos Principle
✦ AI summary
Wake up in a mind-bending world blending ancient ruins and sci-fi tech, where you'll tackle over 120 brain-twisting puzzles using time manipulation, laser redirection, and drone control to uncover the truth about your existence. Navigate a non-linear narrative about humanity and technology where your choices matter, clues piece together a larger mystery, and every decision carries consequences in a world that's always watching.
As if awakening from a deep sleep, you find yourself in a strange, contradictory world of ancient ruins and advanced technology. Tasked by your creator with solving a series of increasingly complex puzzles, you must decide whether to have faith or to ask the difficult questions: Who are you? What is your purpose? And what are you going to do about it?
Features:
- Overcome more than 120 immersive puzzles in a stunning world.
- Divert drones, manipulate laser beams and even replicate time to prove your worth - or to find a way out.
- Explore a story about humanity, technology and civilization. Uncover clues, devise theories, and make up your own mind.
- Choose your own path through the game's non-linear world, solving puzzles your way.
- But remember: choices have consequences and somebody's always watching you.
The Talos Principle — game info
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Player modes
- Single-player
- Controller
- Full controller support
- PC Game Pass
- Not included
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DLC & expansions
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What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
✦ AI summary
Players praise the game's atmospheric design, compelling soundtrack, and philosophical depth, with puzzles that feel rewarding to solve and a unique premise that resonates emotionally. However, some find the puzzle variety becomes repetitive over time, with the reward structure feeling underwhelming despite the game's technical polish and world-building.
Lots of potential, but doesn't stick the landing. Lacks the mechanical polish to make the puzzles truly satisfying and you end up fighting with timing jumps or runs far too often. Way, way too many of puzzles are also just treasure hunts through environments that aren't detailed enough to make it fun or interesting. Spending an hour to find a tiny dark corner where a 90-degree turn hid a door is not in the least bit satisfying, especially so when the puzzle behind that door then takes 30 seconds to solve.2 found this helpful
Fantastic game 9/10, I'm moving onto the second game now!!!! Cannot recommend this game enough. If you like puzzle games with a great story play this!!!
Really well designed puzzles that make you feel smart when you figure them out. The story is super interesting and its well paced so you don't get bored between solving the puzzles and the mystery of the lore. DLC is super hard but that makes it even more rewarding. Sequel is ass
A really fun and thought provoking puzzle game. The later puzzles were pretty hard but fair. If you like first person puzzles or puzzles in general i would say try it
It's like the portal games, but you don't feel like as much of an idiot when you watch a youtube tutorial for some of the puzzles. Also it's relevant to this day.
Fantastic game!
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