Quern - Undying Thoughts
Released Nov 2016
Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.
90% positive · 4,090 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Quern - Undying Thoughts launched on November 28, 2016 as a self-contained first-person puzzle adventure. Following release, the developer shipped several patches through early 2018 — adding languages, quality-of-life features, performance improvements, and bug fixes — with the last of these (version 1.2.0) arriving on February 2, 2018. The only paid DLC ever released was the original soundtrack, which came out on March 27, 2017. No expansions, story additions, or additional content were ever announced or released for Quern itself.
Since early 2018, the developer's communications have focused entirely on their next project, Dimhaven, which launched on June 26, 2026. A November 2024 post confirming a publishing partnership with Blue Brain Games explicitly listed Quern alongside their other titles but described no new content for it — it was simply being brought under the new publisher's umbrella. The Quern store page has no unreleased DLC and no language suggesting future content.
Quern shipped as a complete, standalone experience. The developer moved on to new projects after wrapping up post-launch polish, and the game has been content-complete since at least February 2018.
Evidence
Quern 1.2.0 released — the final patch, adding Steam Cloud, new graphical options, two new languages, and various bug fixes. This is the last update ever posted for Quern.
The only DLC ever released for Quern is the original soundtrack, which shipped on March 27, 2017. No other DLC has been announced or listed.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Blue Brain Games
Achievements
18
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
You try to clear your vision and get on your feet after your arrival. You hear the portal closing behind you as you take a step forward. You are trapped, your way back is gone.

Quern - Undying Thoughts is a first-person puzzle adventure game, inviting you on a journey to explore it and solve its challenges. Put your mind to the test with the increasingly complex puzzles, and unravel the mysteries of the island.
Immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery of the island as you discover new places. Follow the hints of the past as you delve deeper into the story to understand the importance of your presence.

Quern - Undying Thoughts is a first-person puzzle adventure game, inviting you on a journey to explore it and solve its challenges. Put your mind to the test with the increasingly complex puzzles, and unravel the mysteries of the island.
Immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery of the island as you discover new places. Follow the hints of the past as you delve deeper into the story to understand the importance of your presence.
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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