Aporia: Beyond The Valley

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"... could well cement itself among the top puzzle adventure games of the longstanding genre."

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Developer:
Investigate North
Publisher:
Green Man Gaming Publishing
Engine:
CryEngine
Release date:
19 July 2017
Recent Steam reviews:
Not specified
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (418)

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Description

"... could well cement itself among the top puzzle adventure games of the longstanding genre." - PC Gamer (Preview)

"The most striking thing about Aporia, to me, is that the Myst comparison feels right." Kotaku (Preview)

"The overall ambition and premise of the emotion have definitely caught our attention, as it’s a gorgeous world with an interesting narrative approach." - Game Reactor (Preview)



Vanished civilizations. Silent temples. A jungle reclaiming lost grandeur. Where did everyone disappear to? And what waits beyond the mist-shrouded valley?

Aporia: Beyond The Valley is a first-person, single-player mystery adventure set in a richly crafted, open-world environment. You awaken alone, centuries after being sealed away in a decaying sanctuary of a forgotten culture. Beyond the crumbling walls, a once-great city lies buried beneath vines and shadows.

Step into a realm of haunting beauty and buried secrets. As you navigate ancient ruins and enigmatic tech, you'll unravel the truth behind your identity and the catastrophe that ended a civilization. The world speaks in silence—but if you listen closely, it tells a chilling story.

Wander lush, overgrown landscapes, scale monumental temples, and master cryptic machinery to uncover the grim fate of this forsaken world. With groundbreaking storytelling and innovative puzzle design, Aporia: Beyond The Valley exposes a forgotten past drenched in darkness—and mirrors a future we may yet face.



Key Features -
  • A deeply immersive world built with CryEngine’s advanced rendering capabilities.
  • A thought-provoking journey exploring the rise and fall of civilization, humanity, and the cost of progress.
  • Evading environmental hazards and solving intricate, mind-bending puzzles that challenge your perception of the past.
  • Discover sprawling ruins and untamed wilderness, with a non-linear path encouraging personal exploration.
  • An evocative, original score that heightens the atmosphere and emotional depth.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *:
Windows 7 or above (64bit OS)
Processor:
Dual Core 3Ghz Processor
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Graphics:
Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or similar
Storage:
20 GB available space

recommended*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *:
Windows 7 or above (64bit OS)
Processor:
Intel i5
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 or similar
Storage:
20 GB available space

User reviews

xxadonisxx
Recommended | 19 Oct 2025
13.5h played

Aporia: Beyond The Valley, developed and published by Invisible Walls, is a hauntingly beautiful first-person adventure that blends exploration, environmental storytelling, and light puzzle-solving into an atmospheric

Helpful: 7
Iguane Fabuleux
Not recommended | 02 Dec 2025
7.8h played

A game I really tried to like but unfortunately a very forgettable experience. On the positive, the way the story is told and the light mechanics are pretty interesting and creative. It's also not a horror game per se

Helpful: 6
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Recommended | 22 May 2025
18.4h played

Aporia is unusual in that the main store tags say Adventure, Horror, Puzzle, while some people will go straight to saying it's a Walking Simulator. While not strictly untrue, I find the latter judgement a bit on the

Helpful: 3
keldigital
Recommended | 24 Dec 2024
11.5h played

Great game pretty relaxing. Story is ot bad but not amazing, graphics and atmosphere is really nice, very chill game with the exception of a few spots. The pillars puzzle: The pillars puzzle is BAD and should be removed

Helpful: 3
Hadvi
Not recommended | 03 Feb 2025
6.2h played

I'm divided about recommending this game or not. I decided I do not recommend this game. Pros The game looks nice and has a nice atmosphere. The music is nice and the story seems interesting. Cons The horror element, I

Helpful: 5
Jabberwalkie Doodlebug
Recommended | 24 May 2025
1.9h played

Wonderful world to explore. Puzzles to figure out and the world is full of mystery. The scenes are breath taking and it is easy to navigate. I recommend using a XBox controller. Very happy with this purchase. Thank you

Helpful: 4