ABEL
Released Jul 2023
An uncanny liminal space themed walking-simulator.
87% positive · 188 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
ABEL is a short walking simulator (~15 minutes) created as a student project by a 5-person team at CNAM-ENJMIN. It launched on July 13, 2023 as a fully self-contained experience with no post-launch content planned. After receiving player feedback, the team shipped a small quality-of-life patch on August 19, 2023 (adding gamepad support, a motion blur toggle, and bug fixes), followed by a final controller refinement on September 5, 2023. Crucially, the August 19 post explicitly states: "As it was a student project, we do not wish to alter it further" and that "Carl's story is unmovable." This is a direct developer statement that the game is complete and no further changes to content will be made. No DLC, expansions, or future updates have been announced, and there has been no developer communication since September 5, 2023.
Evidence
Developer explicitly states the game is a finished student project and they do not wish to alter it further. Carl's story will not change, and no additional content will be added.
Described as 'a few final updates' — controller axis adjustment and a UI bug fix. Last known developer communication.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
CNAM-ENJMIN
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game
Unsettled by a strange call on the intercom, Carl hastily takes the elevator down. When the doors open, he realizes he is not where he should be. An uncanny, strange yet familiar place lies before him.
ABEL is a narrative and contemplative walking simulator, telling the story of Carl, a man overrun by sadness and grief. Explore liminal spaces, manipulate objects and delve into the traumatic events that changed Carl's life forever.
ABEL is a student project, developed by a 5-persons team from CNAM-ENJMIN, in France. This short experience should last around 15 minutes. For an optimal experience, we strongly advise to use headphones and to play in a quiet setting.
ABEL is a narrative and contemplative walking simulator, telling the story of Carl, a man overrun by sadness and grief. Explore liminal spaces, manipulate objects and delve into the traumatic events that changed Carl's life forever.
ABEL is a student project, developed by a 5-persons team from CNAM-ENJMIN, in France. This short experience should last around 15 minutes. For an optimal experience, we strongly advise to use headphones and to play in a quiet setting.
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Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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