Lapso: NIMBO

Lapso: NIMBO

Released Jul 2020

When a flash of light catches Kali Müller, she will have no choice but to advance through the depths of Rockrose to find out if the legends are true.

88% positive · 154 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

Lapso: NIMBO is a short prologue adventure that launched on July 31, 2020 as a standalone, self-contained experience. The store description explicitly describes it as "a short adventure as a prologue to the story of the main game," meaning it was always intended to be a complete, finished piece on its own — not an ongoing game. The developer's most significant post came on April 18, 2022, when islaOliva Games explained that LAPSO (the full main game this prologue was built to preview) has been stalled due to their inability to secure a publisher. They confirmed they are a two-person team that has been pitching to publishers since June 2021 without success, and that they have shifted focus to other, more manageable projects in the meantime. This communication is about the main game's uncertain future — not about additional content for NIMBO itself. Since that April 2022 update, the only developer activity has been a minor security patch on October 3, 2025, addressing a Unity engine vulnerability. This is purely a maintenance action and does not indicate new content. Lapso: NIMBO shipped as a complete prologue experience. No additional content was ever announced for it, and the developer's communications confirm that the full LAPSO game — which this prologue was meant to lead into — remains in development limbo. NIMBO itself is done.
Evidence
Launch announcement confirming Lapso: NIMBO is now available, with the two-person team noting last-minute problems and many additions including achievements.
news post · Aug 1, 2020 source content shipped
high
Store description explicitly frames the game as 'a short adventure as a prologue to the story of the main game,' indicating it was always a self-contained, finished product.
description · Jul 31, 2020 source development ending
high

Media

Details

Publisher
islaOliva Games
Achievements
6
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

The Rockrose region has always been shrouded in an aura of mystery. Its trails were walked by hikers who claimed to have seen some figures crowned by a halo of light, but that is only part of the legend... Even so, there are those who have found in these lands a frequent place of pilgrimage and offering.



Kali Müller knew Rockrose like the back of her hand, she used to camp by the lake with her partner Illai and it was common to see her walking each of the trails. The last time she was seen was on the path leading to the lighthouse, where she used to sit and draw the unique figures of the shrines, fascinated by the local stories about miracles, strange symbols and unexplained medical recoveries.

Delve into Rockrose after her strange disappearance and find out if the legends are true...



Lapso: NIMBO is a short adventure as a prologue to the story of the main game. Some factors like performance, graphics, sfx, music,... are subject to improvement, so the final result in LAPSO could change. We hope you enjoy it.

Features:


  • Explore a small section of Rockrose and discover its secret locations.
  • Solve strange puzzles to get to the end of the adventure.
  • Immersive environment thanks to the use of 3D audio and a careful visual aspect (we recommend the use of headphones for a complete experience).
  • Different HRTF audio profiles to choose from to make your 3D audio experience unique
  • Use the new Unity3D High Definition Render Pipeline.
Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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