Exographer

Exographer

Released Sep 2024

Exographer is an exploration game based on science. Become an explorer, stranded in an alien planet, and discover the secrets of an extinct civilization. Gain new powers to avoid dangers and obstacles in your journey, and use your camera to reveal particles and hidden clues.

95% positive · 146 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Exographer launched on September 26, 2024 as a complete, self-contained exploration puzzle game. Its only DLC is a soundtrack pack that released on launch day, and there are no unreleased DLC items on the store. Since launch, the developer has published three bug-fix patches (October 2024, March 2025, and December 2025) and maintained a series of developer devlogs covering topics like storytelling design, handheld performance optimization, and a community spotlight on speedrunners. Notably, the September 2025 devlog (NEWS-4) explicitly mentions that the team's "next game, still in the works, won't be anything like a metroidvania" — confirming the team has moved on to a new project rather than continuing to develop content for Exographer. No new content has been announced or shipped post-launch. The post-launch activity has consisted entirely of polish patches and community-focused blog posts, with no roadmaps, expansion announcements, or hints at future content for this game. The developer's own statement about a next unrelated game further signals that Exographer's content development is complete. The game launched as a finished product and has been maintained but not expanded.
Evidence
Developer explicitly mentions 'our next game, still in the works' being a different genre, signaling the team has moved on from Exographer to a new project.
news post · Sep 30, 2025 source development ending
high
The only DLC is the original soundtrack, released on launch day. No unreleased DLC items exist on the store.
dlc listing · Sep 26, 2024 source content shipped
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Abylight Studios
Achievements
41
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game


Accompany InI, on a rescue mission in an alien world. Discover the remains of an extinct civilization, and gain new powers to overcome different obstacles. Use your camera to reveal the enigmas of the ancient machines.


Explore more than 20 levels through 6 different atmospheres, and reach inaccessible areas thanks to the powers you learn. Face areas of puzzles and platforms in a non-linear structure.


Exographer has been developed by SciFunGames studio, imagined by science-fiction author and physicist Raphaël Granier De Cassagnac. The puzzle solving in the game is based on the discovery of elementary particles.


The world of Exographer is built through a pixel art aesthetic of incredible detail, which never ceases to amaze. Enjoy the soundtrack composed by Yann van der Cruyssen (Stray).
Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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