Verne: The Shape of Fantasy

Adventure· Interactive Fiction· Steampunk· Dystopian

Released Aug 2023

Become Jules Verne and adventure into the dangers that hide in Hemera, a fantastic parallel world built from his own imagination. Explore, solve puzzles and unlock the most coveted secret of the mighty Atlantis.

82% positive · 326 reviews

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Done

All announced content has been released

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Evaluation

Verne: The Shape of Fantasy launched on August 14, 2023 as a complete, self-contained narrative adventure game. The launch post from Gametopia expressed gratitude and closure, noting they hoped to "pay Jules Verne and his fantastic literary milestones as much respect as possible" and gave "everything we got" — language consistent with a finished product rather than an ongoing one. Following launch, the developers issued a gameplay-adjustment patch on August 24, 2023, refining stealth mechanics and puzzle difficulty based on player feedback. The most recent update, posted on October 24, 2024, added Traditional Chinese language support alongside minor text fixes. There are no unreleased DLC entries on the store, no announced expansions or future content roadmaps, and no developer statements indicating plans for additional content beyond the base game. The game has received only maintenance and localization updates since launch, and the developer has not communicated any future content plans. This is a complete, narrative adventure game that shipped as a finished product.

Evidence

Launch announcement framed the release as the culmination of the team's efforts, with language suggesting a finished product: 'gave everything we got' and 'thank you for being part of this journey.'

news post · Aug 14, 2023 source development ending

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No DLC or expansion packs are listed on the store — no season pass, no announced add-ons, no unreleased content entries.

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Media

Details

Developer

Gametopia

Publisher

Assemble Entertainment

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Interactive Fiction Steampunk Dystopian Narrative Pixel Graphics Atmospheric Adventure Exploration Puzzle Old School Story Rich Hidden Object Choices Matter Dialogue Heavy Submarine

About this game

A THRILLING STORY

The year is 1888, the war against the ruthless "Nation" is coming to a head and threatens to completely destroy the alternate land of Hemera. As a last resort to save their world, Jules Verne and Captain Nemo embark on a search for the source of the power of Atlantis aboard the infamous submarine Nautilus.

If the legends are to be believed, an ancient artefact lies buried there that has the power to change the course of history: the Flame of Hephaestus! An artefact whose mighty power was once responsible for both the rise and fall of legendary Atlantis.

On his journey, Jules Verne will not only discover unimaginable wonders and mysteries - he must also confront a dark and seemingly overpowering entity whose sole ambition is to eradicate the power of imagination from the minds of all the people of Hemera ... including his!

GAMEPLAY

Unleash your imagination: Use the power of the IMAG, an ancient device from Atlantis, to rewrite history and change Verne's fate at certain moments.
Non-linear dialogues: A varied gameplay experience that reflects the human ability to imagine and tell the most fantastic stories.
An Atlantis-tic scavenger hunt: In gameplay inspired by classic adventure games, solving puzzles and exploring every inch of your surroundings is always the key to success.
No Ruin Left Unturned: The atmospheric and detailed pixel art steampunk world invites you to explore: from the dark corridors of the Nautilus to the Atlantean Ruins.
With attention to detail: Become part of a fascinating story about the life and works of Jules Verne.

Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026