The Parallax Effect

The Parallax Effect

Early access since Dec 2017

You're a survivor of "The Parallax Effect". A government run project which took a dark, unforeseen turn for the worst several years ago. You are now left with no memory and seemingly lost in an abandoned world reclaimed by nature, but you might not be alone...

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The Parallax Effect is no longer available for purchase on Steam — the store page has no purchase options, meaning the game has been removed from sale. The game originally launched into Early Access on December 31, 2017 and received a steady stream of updates through mid-2020, including a major v2.0 Alpha overhaul released on June 18, 2020. However, there have been no developer communications of any kind since that June 2020 update — a gap of over six years as of July 2026. The game never graduated from Early Access and is no longer purchasable, making it effectively abandoned in an unfinished state.
Evidence
The v2.0 Alpha update was released on June 18, 2020 — the last developer communication of any kind. No posts, patches, or announcements have appeared since.
news post · Jun 18, 2020 source ambiguous
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No purchase options are available for this game, meaning it has been removed from sale on Steam.
store metadata source development ending
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Danstarr13
Achievements
20
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

THE PARALLAX EFFECT

Years following a devastating chemical attack, now termed as The Parallax Effect, has left the remnants of Chimera in abandoned ruins. You'll need to find a way to stay alive and rebuild your own world...
  • Survive against hostile predators such as wild wolves, foxes and bears
  • Utilise weaponry you've either found or built
  • Learn new skills to help you stay alive longer
  • Play the stealth game or go loud and wild with plenty of ammunition
  • Build bases, storage and other various devices to assist your survival

    THE WORLD

    There's still plenty of tasks to do in Chimera, even after The Parallax Effect...

  • Source clean drinking fluids and food
  • Search buildings and other unique locations for various supplies
  • Obtain a light source for conducting night exploration
  • Forage crops that have already grown
  • Plant your own crops and ensure they're well hydrated

    THE THREATS

    The Parallax Organisation conducted several illegal experiments upon survivors of the plague in the hopes to develop a cure, unfortunately several of them failed and instead spawned hellish mutants with superhuman abilities...

  • Keep a keen eye out for wild life which might behave hostile towards you
  • Fight off enemy hunters who roam Chimera trying to score loot for themselves
  • Befriend or betray fellow players who are surviving just like you
  • Watch out for rogue experiments tracking you down after dark
  • Keep starvation and dehydration at bay
  • Maintain your immunity to the plague with medicines or risk infection

    THE RED SHIELD

    A small group of survivors have banded together to form The Red Shield rebellion which acts as a shelter for any humans out there wishing to join the rehabilitation efforts of Chimera and supports the banishment of The Parallax Organisation...

  • Locate The Red Shield encampment and introduce yourself
  • Get to know the NPC's who've joined the rebellion
  • Trade goods for cash or other valuables
  • Complete tasks of varying difficulty to gain respect and rank up in The Red Shield
  • Help reconstruct the remnants of society

    THE MILITARY

    There was a strong military presence all over Chimera before the plague hit. Several intact vehicles and military installations still exist which are ripe for looting...

  • Search for military installations which are still intact and score some valuable gear
  • Locate land vehicles including ATV's, Humvee's and APC's
  • Locate air vehicles including helicopters and planes
  • Locate sea vehicles including boats and rafts

    THE FORT

    Construction materials are everywhere, from wood to stone to metal. You can build a fortress to suit your needs and stow away your valuables safe from prying eyes...

  • Use various tools to obtain wood, stone and metals to construct objects
  • Build intricate bases and places to stash your items
  • Layout traps for anything trying to sneak in
  • Operate generators to provide electricity and use electronic devices you've built
  • Board yourself inside existing buildings as a makeshift hideout
  • Build light sources to keep things going after dark
Last evaluated Jul 22, 2026
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