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Is Ellipsis worth it for you?

We tell you who should skip it, too.

Play it if you…

Good fit

Action-game players who enjoy avoiding hazards rather than fighting enemies
Players seeking self-paced exploration and secrets to uncover
Creators who want to build and share levels through Steam Workshop

Skip it if you…

Saves you a refund

Players looking for combat-focused action, since the central activity is dodging hazards
Players who want a text-led story or dialogue, since the interface contains no text
Players seeking a small set of stages rather than 150+ increasingly difficult levels
Players without Windows, Mac, Linux, mouse, controller, or touchscreen access

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Our take on Ellipsis

The defining choice is a completely text-free interface: players guide a ship through neon environments without written instructions or dialogue.

What is Ellipsis?

Ellipsis is an action game about guiding a ship through a mysterious universe while avoiding roaming enemies, spikes, lasers, and other hazards.

It contains 150+ hand-crafted levels across 8 worlds, with difficulty increasing through the progression. Players can move through stages or explore at their own pace to uncover secrets. The interface uses no text and presents minimalist neon visuals. A level editor supports Steam Workshop. The game supports mouse, controller, and touchscreen input, including 2-in-1 touch PCs, and is available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

How Ellipsis plays

01Hand-Crafted Levels: The game includes 150+ stages arranged across 8 worlds, with rising difficulty.
02Custom Level Creation: A level editor lets players create stages and share them through Steam Workshop.
03Text-Free Interface: The interface uses no written text, presenting the game without language-specific instructions.
04Multiple Input Methods: Mouse, controller, and touchscreen controls are supported, including 2-in-1 touch PCs.
05Three Operating Systems: The game supports Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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Ellipsis: platforms & release

Is Ellipsis worth it?

It is worth it if: action-game players who enjoy avoiding hazards rather than fighting enemies. Skip it if: players looking for combat-focused action, since the central activity is dodging hazards.