The Eyes of Ara

The Eyes of Ara

Released Jul 2016

Explore a vast, mysterious castle riddled with secret rooms and challenging puzzles in this award-winning puzzle adventure.

82% positive · 848 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

The Eyes of Ara launched on July 19, 2016 as a complete puzzle adventure game. In its first year, the developer shipped several patches and added supplementary DLC — an Original Soundtrack and Castle Maps (both April 11, 2017), and an Art Book (October 17, 2017). All three DLC items are released and purely supplementary (soundtrack, maps, and an art book), not story or content expansions. In January 2019, the developer explicitly stated that full-time production had shifted to a new, unannounced title, describing The Eyes of Ara as the studio's first game and signaling that the creative focus had moved on. No new gameplay content has been announced or released since the Art Book DLC in October 2017. The developer has continued to perform light maintenance on the game — a feature patch in January 2023 (engine update and minor puzzle tweaks) and a security-related bug fix in October 2025 — but neither of these constitute new content. They demonstrate that the solo developer continues to keep the game running and compatible, not that new content is being developed. With all DLC released, no unreleased content on the store, a developer statement from January 2019 pointing focus toward a next game, and no content announcements in nearly nine years since launch, the game is a complete, finished product. The last content addition was the Art Book DLC on October 17, 2017.
Evidence
Developer states that full-time production is ramping up on the studio's next title, describing The Eyes of Ara as 'only the first game from 100 Stones.' No future content for The Eyes of Ara is mentioned.
news post · Jan 9, 2019 source development ending
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The Art and Design of The Eyes of Ara art book DLC released — the final DLC for the game. All three DLC items (soundtrack, maps, art book) are released with nothing listed as unreleased.
dlc listing · Oct 17, 2017 source content shipped
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Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
100 Stones Interactive
Achievements
28
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game



Alone on a remote island stands an old weathered castle. Long abandoned, yet still the source of many a ghastly rumor and unsettling tale.

But not all is as it seems, a mysterious signal has begun broadcasting from somewhere within the ancient halls. Something inside the castle has awoken, and someone needs to venture inside to discover the truth.

Lose yourself in this award-winning puzzle adventure as you explore a vast, mysterious castle riddled with secret vaults and hidden rooms. Experience stunning 3D environments and weave your way through a complex web of thought-provoking puzzles to unravel a mystery bridging the scientific and the arcane.

The Eyes of Ara is an enthralling experience you won't soon forget!

Key Features

  • Countless Secrets to Discover
    Weave your way through a complex web of puzzles to unlock the castle’s ultimate truth or choose your own path: search for secret vaults and hidden passageways, hunt down lost treasures, and discover the history of the castle and its former occupants.

  • Immersive Environments and Organic Storytelling
    Take in The Eyes of Ara’s award-winning 3D environments as you explore its richly detailed world. Delve into an intriguing tale set within a richly detailed, immersive environment. Explore abandoned rooms, discover lost writings, and recover forgotten keepsakes to piece together the stories of those who once called the castle home.

  • Tactile Gameplay
    Manipulate complex mechanisms, solve elaborate puzzles, and interact directly with the environment in a tactile, hands-on experience.

  • Minimalist Interface
    Investigate the castle’s secrets through a sleek, minimalist interface that with a click, can be hidden entirely off-screen.

The Eyes of Ara is a game about exploration, puzzle solving, and discovery. Will you pay heed to the unsettling tales and legends surrounding the castle, or will you set fear aside and venture in with an open and inquisitive mind to uncover the truth for yourself?

More Reviews

"The Eyes of Ara stands to be one of the best indie games of the summer."
- 90%, Gizorama

“Exploring the environment, discovering things both strange and wonderful, is genuinely fascinating”
- IGN

“Each scene is gorgeous. The modeling and light are exquisite. The detail is wonderful. And the quality is consistent from start to finish.”
- Just Adventure

"The Eyes of Ara is a polished title"
- 80%, Pixel Pop Network

"it offers immense satisfaction as it puts players through their paces with its wickedly difficult puzzles, particularly in its final stages."
- Adventure Gamers

"If you are looking for a challenging and immersive experience that provides several hours of gameplay, The Eyes of Ara is your game. It’s one of the few games that makes earning all of the Steam achievements worth it."
- 80%, Only Single Player

"What could be better? I spent about 13 hours exploring the castle and unravelling its interior, and I suspect I will indeed spend quite a few more."
- Game Boomers
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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