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The Button Effect

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Every button has a purpose. In this short, minimalist first-person puzzler you explore a dense, interwoven architecture – a museum, full of hidden connections and spatial insights.

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About This Game

The Button Effect is a short, minimalist first-person puzzler in which every button has its purpose. Visit an elusive museum, full of hidden connections and spatial insights...

Challenge yourself to closely observe and interpret the effects of your actions to solve the exhibits on display. Every step and solution has the potential to teach you something new.

Open new doors to access deeply interconnected spaces and learn to appreciate the inner workings of its architecture. Let the calmness of this place encourage you to take your time.

Pay attention to the subtle details. Witness every change. Curiosity is rewarded with insight as you uncover meaningful links between all things. Discover secrets, hiding in plain view.

FEATURES

  • Deeply interconnected puzzle exhibits designed to teach and intrigue you

  • Various branching rooms to explore as you solve new sequences

  • Collectible story fragments leading to a fully narrated ending

  • Serene interiors complimented by pleasant piano music

  • Simple control schemes to ensure accessibility

  • Optional silent mode (muted voice-overs)

  • Playable hints system

Note: This is a short (3-4 hour) game created by a solo developer.

Community Activity

  1. The Button EffectSteam announcement

    News – Release Window Delay

    Hey everyone, It's been an overwhelmingly busy time for me working on The Button Effect. I had initially planned to launch the game this August, but unfortunately, I will not be…

  2. The Button EffectSteam patch notes

    Demo Build - Update 0.1.7

    Updated the game's logo and added it to the Steam Demo build. After receiving a lot of feedback about the readability of the previous logo, I worked with the community to find an…

  3. The Button EffectSteam announcement

    Trailer – New Puzzles & Release Window

    Hey Steam! The Button Effect will take part in the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase and Steam Next Fest June soon! To celebrate, I've released a new trailer. It features new buttons and…

  4. The Button EffectSteam announcement

    Demo Update – Translations & Improvements

    Hey Steam! I've updated the demo with translations for 12 new languages, several puzzle improvements and additional polish. Huge shout-out to the LocQuest team for localizing the…

  5. The Button EffectSteam patch notes

    Demo Build - Update 0.1.6

    Added localizations and improvements to the Steam Demo build. Note: Due to changes in the puzzle design and other technical adjustments, save files from version 0.1.5 are not…

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