Vessel
Strange Loop Games · 2012 · Puzzle, Indie, Platformer, Steampunk, Action
PC
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About Vessel
✦ AI summary
Guide inventor Arkwright through a world of liquid-based puzzles by commanding shape-shifting creatures made of simulated fluids like water, lava, and glowing goo, each with unique properties that determine how they interact with the environment. Vessel stands out with its physics-driven gameplay where every puzzle is built entirely around realistic liquid simulation, combined with a haunting electronic soundtrack by Jon Hopkins and a striking 2D/3D hybrid art style.
Living liquid machines have overrun this world of unstoppable progress, and it is the role of their inventor, Arkwright, to stop the chaos they are causing. Vessel is a game about a man with the power to bring ordinary matter to life, and all the consequences that ensue.
Key features:
- Liquid Gameplay - Vessel is built on an optimized liquid simulation featuring flowing water, scalding lava and steam, reactant chemicals,glowing goo, the mysterious 'protoplasm', and more. Each liquid has unique properties and mixes with other liquids for dramatic effects.
- Bring Liquid to Life – Interact with 'Fluro' creatures that are formed entirely from simulated liquid. Each retains the properties of the liquid they're made of, giving them the ability to melt, reform, absorb, explode, and more.
- Unique Puzzles – Solve puzzles by combining the unique behaviors of each creature with the fluid they're created from. Every aspect of the world is physically simulated, and all puzzles are based in the liquid simulation. Drop a 'Drinker' Fluro and lure him by spraying goo. Create a 'Dark Fluro' and chase him with light. Liquid and physics are not an aesthetic in Vessel, but the foundation of gameplay.
- 2D/3DHybrid Art Style – Explore a world of fantastic, detailed machines and strange, wondrous environments. 2D hand-drawn textures combined with 3D normal maps, lighting, and depth creates a unique, other-worldly look to the visuals.
- Upgrade your Equipment – Use the mysterious protoplasm liquid found in the world to upgrade your equipment, obtaining powerful new ways to manipulate liquid.
- Jon Hopkins Soundtrack – Features a full-length soundtrack by electronic music prodigy Jon Hopkins, internationally renowned for his work with Brian Eno, Imogen Heap and Coldplay.
- Full Game Experience - Vessel features over 10 hours of content across multiple worlds, featuring several unique types of liquid and Fluros.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Top puzzle game even in 2026, puzzles are based on a variety of fluid materials and minions.2 found this helpful
Game Control: 7/10 - It feels like some of the hit boxes are a bit off in a few places and control is a bit floaty so not as precise as other platformers. Graphics: 6/10 - Dark and moody in places. Lots of water to flow in places. Gameplay: 8/10 - Good puzzles that will take a bit of time to figure out. Enjoyable use of the floros.
10/10 каршей
idk why this was on my wishlist but its got a lot of water 10/10 piss off IGN again
Lovely puzzles, very atmospheric, refreshingly original. The sound effects are perfection.
I played this a long time ago. Fantastic game.
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