Perils of Man

Adventure· Indie· Point & Click· Female Protagonist

Released Apr 2015

When Ana receives an unexpected gift from her missing father, she is catapulted headlong into a mystery that will take her on a journey through time. At last she must decide if a perfectly predictable world is a curse on humanity or a triumph for mankind.

78% positive · 251 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Evaluation

Perils of Man launched on April 28, 2015 as a complete graphic adventure game. The developer shipped a bug fix the day after launch (April 29, 2015) and followed up with a more substantial quality-of-life and localization patch on November 4, 2015 — the last communication that directly addressed Perils of Man. No DLC was ever announced or listed for the game, and no roadmap or future content was communicated at any point. The publisher (Vertigo Games) has continued posting news updates on this Steam page, but all posts since 2015 have been announcements for entirely different games in their portfolio — Traffic Jams (2021), Skyworld: Kingdom Brawl (2019), and A Fisherman's Tale (2018). None of these relate to Perils of Man in any way. The last update that touched Perils of Man was November 4, 2015. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no outstanding content commitments, and no developer statements suggesting further development. Perils of Man launched and was supported briefly post-launch, then shipped as a finished product. The game is complete.

Evidence

Polish language support added alongside improvements to hot spots, risk object detection, inventory, and save game stability. Last update directly addressing Perils of Man.

news post · Nov 4, 2015 source content shipped

medium

Publisher announcement for an unrelated VR game (Traffic Jams) — no reference to Perils of Man.

news post · Apr 10, 2021 source ambiguous

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Media

Details

Developer

IF Games

Publisher

Vertigo Games

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

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Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

Adventure Indie Point & Click Female Protagonist Time Travel

About this game

Imagine getting a glimpse into the secret clockwork of the universe. Imagine a machine that can crack the code of destiny and give you the power to tinker with fate. Imagine discovering that for generations your family has concealed this power from the outside world.

Ana Eberling may only be a teenager, but she is about to confront the biggest questions of life as she tries to solve the mystery of her father Max Eberling, a rogue scientist who vanished when she was just a little girl.

Perils of Man is the result of a collaboration between ex-LucasArts’ Bill Tiller and Gene Mocsy and Swiss developing studio IF Games to reboot the beloved classic graphic adventure game with striking 3D animations, challenging puzzles and a moving story that will leave you pondering its profound implications

Timewalk Through the Past:
A key element of gameplay is a mysterious chronicle of history’s disasters and catastrophes. Unlocking its secrets will let players “timewalk” to real- world events from the gilded age of scientific invention.
Alter Destiny By Preventing Disaster:
Command the fates of thousands by mastering a hidden technology that gives the player the ability to foresee risk. Experience a special gameplay mechanic that reveals a hidden matrix of cause and effect.
A Century-Old Mystery Solved:
Discover a dark history of secrets, controversy, rivalry, and tragedy behind a façade of ingenious scientific invention and celebrated family fortune.
24 Spectacular Environments:
A haunting adventure set in a unique and evocative graphic style. Explore the past and solve your way to the future in a game that will have you wondering if being the master of your fate is everything it’s cracked up to be.

Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026