Archimedes
Released Oct 2016
After you purchase and install Archimedes, an old operating system appears to be running, and a strange man asks for your help as you start to discover the terrible secrets behind the game.
78% positive · 213 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $1.99
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Evaluation
Archimedes launched on October 6, 2016 as a complete, self-contained ARG/puzzle horror experience. The developer's post-launch communications focused entirely on a sequel — The Basilisk — which was announced in June 2018 and released in July 2018. There were no announcements of new content, updates, or expansions for Archimedes itself. The store description even links directly to the sequel, indicating the developer considers Archimedes a finished chapter in a series rather than an ongoing product. The last developer communication of any kind dates back to July 24, 2018 — the announcement that the sequel had launched — and no further posts have been made since. The game shipped as a complete, finished product with no post-launch content cycle.
Evidence
Developer announced the sequel, The Basilisk, is now available — indicating Archimedes is a completed first entry in a series rather than an ongoing product.
Developer announced Archimedes launched as a finished, purchasable game.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Joshua Hughes
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
After you purchase and install Archimedes, an old operating system appears to be running, and a strange man asks for your help as you start to discover the terrible secrets behind the game.
You will be required to interact outside of the game, with instances ranging from steganography and cryptography to real-world geographical puzzles and use of various external applications. The deeper you go, the more frightening and personal it will become.
Find the sequel here:
Warning:
You must update the game to the latest version to be able to pass it.
Non-native English speakers may have difficulty with some puzzles.
Mature audience and seizure warning.
Some puzzles may require interaction with the community.
You will be required to interact outside of the game, with instances ranging from steganography and cryptography to real-world geographical puzzles and use of various external applications. The deeper you go, the more frightening and personal it will become.
Find the sequel here:
Warning:
You must update the game to the latest version to be able to pass it.
Non-native English speakers may have difficulty with some puzzles.
Mature audience and seizure warning.
Some puzzles may require interaction with the community.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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