Camera Obscura

Camera Obscura

Released Feb 2015

An ancient tower in a forgotten land. A lone photographer on a desperate search. Facing dangerous animals, crumbling architecture, and perilous pitfalls, can you reach the summit of the Tower, and perhaps, redemption?

72% positive · 1,537 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Steam $1.99
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Evaluation

Camera Obscura launched on February 19, 2015 as a complete puzzle-platformer with 57 maps across eight zones, an original soundtrack, and a level editor with Steam Workshop support. After launch, the developer shipped one notable content addition — a new alternate ending ("Ending C: Haste") on August 31, 2017 — along with several patches addressing bugs and quality-of-life improvements. The final recorded update was on February 11, 2018, adding Discord Rich Presence support. That marks the last official communication from the developer. There have been no announcements of future content, no unreleased DLC, and no developer activity since February 11, 2018. The sole DLC listed is the soundtrack, which shipped on launch day. Given the absence of any outstanding commitments or developer activity for over eight years, the game is complete.
Evidence
Patch 1.07 added 'Ending C: Haste' — the only post-launch content addition beyond bug fixes and minor patches.
news post · Aug 31, 2017 source content shipped
high
Patch 1.09 added Discord Rich Presence support — the final recorded developer communication.
news post · Feb 11, 2018 source ambiguous
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Anteater Games
Achievements
45
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

An ancient tower in a forgotten land. A lone photographer on a desperate search. A once-in-a-lifetime chance. Camera Obscura is a puzzle-platformer in which you attempt to summit a ruined tower – a relic of a fanatical sect trying to reach the sun. Facing dangerous animals, crumbling architecture, and perilous pitfalls, can you reach the Summit, and perhaps, redemption?

Camera Obscura uses an innovative "afterimage" mechanic that allows the player to temporarily clone the Tower's architecture in order to span gaps, create staircases, and freeze moving platforms in place. The ability to copy and manipulate each level allows players to find many paths through the tower's 57 maps.

Key Features

  • Innovative "afterimage" mechanic. "Flash" the screen to create a ghostly double of your surroundings. Manipulate the afterimage to turn walls into stairs, platforms into cages, and even defend yourself against the creatures in the tower.

  • Custom level editor. No programming required, just point and click to create platforms, enemies, switches, and doors. Share you levels on the Steam Workshop.

  • Original soundtrack. Listen to 11 beautifully-composed tracks throughout the Tower's eight zones.

Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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