The Portal Trial
Released Jan 2024
Ingression: The Portal Trial offers a sneak peek into the immersive world of precision platforming with portals. Experience the prologue of the full game for free, tackling not only the initial levels but also venturing into more challenging stages.
80% positive · 232 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
Ingression: The Portal Trial is a free standalone prologue for the full game "Ingression," released on January 19, 2024. It offers 25 levels as a preview of the main game, which is a separate Steam product. The prologue launched as a complete, self-contained package — the store description explicitly frames it as a "sneak peek" and "preview of the game's start," not an evolving product.
After launch, the developer shipped two feature patches: one on January 28, 2024 adding custom key bindings, and one on May 24, 2024 improving jump mechanics and momentum. On May 3, 2024, the developer posted a heartfelt announcement that the full game "Ingression" had launched, celebrating its completion and calling it "a milestone" and "a defining moment" — this confirms the developer's focus had fully shifted to the main game.
There have been no developer communications of any kind since May 24, 2024 — over 12 months of silence as of June 20, 2026. No DLC, no roadmap, no further updates, and no unreleased content are listed for this prologue. Given that this product was always intended as a free promotional demo for the full game, and the full game has since launched, this prologue appears to be a finished product with no further development activity expected.
Evidence
Developer announced that the full game Ingression is now out, describing the project as a completed milestone and expressing personal pride in finishing it. Focus has shifted entirely to the main game.
Developer launched The Portal Trial as a free prologue for the full game Ingression, describing it as a preview of the first chapter and a Trial level. Encouraged players to wishlist the separate full game on Steam.
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Developer
Publisher
Espale Studios
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Embark on an intergalactic adventure as Rina, a cunning thief in the year 2512 within the corrupt Galactic Empire. Get a preview of the game's start and tackle some tricky levels. Can you beat the challenges and triumph in this futuristic journey?
Get ready for a wild ride in a tricky platformer with mind-bending challenges and seamless portals that'll keep you on your toes!
Check out Ingression: The Portal Trial - free prologue with 25 levels to get a feel for what the game is all about!
Stay grounded as you navigate through the mind-bending levels that play tricks on your sense of direction.
Race against the clock as you tackle challenging levels – can you beat the timer?
Easy-to-use controls – just jump, use portals, think ahead, and climb. Yet, beneath the simplicity lies layers of expressive depth to master, turning every death into a valuable lesson. Swift respawns ensure you're back in action in the blink of an eye, always ready for another go.
Get ready for a wild ride in a tricky platformer with mind-bending challenges and seamless portals that'll keep you on your toes!
Check out Ingression: The Portal Trial - free prologue with 25 levels to get a feel for what the game is all about!
Stay grounded as you navigate through the mind-bending levels that play tricks on your sense of direction.
Race against the clock as you tackle challenging levels – can you beat the timer?
Easy-to-use controls – just jump, use portals, think ahead, and climb. Yet, beneath the simplicity lies layers of expressive depth to master, turning every death into a valuable lesson. Swift respawns ensure you're back in action in the blink of an eye, always ready for another go.
Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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