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Is Entropy Rising worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Puzzle fans who want physics-based experimentation
- Solo players who enjoy replaying stages for optional goals
- Creators who want to publish custom puzzle levels
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking combat-focused action rather than environmental problem-solving
- Players who prefer a linear, one-pass experience over repeated attempts and optional objectives
- Players looking for a story-led adventure instead of abstract physics puzzles
Our take on Entropy Rising
Rather than treating failed experiments as permanent setbacks, the game makes time reversal part of its puzzle structure. Its unusual combination of elemental forces, floating orbs, and measurement machinery replaces the more familiar platforming or combat loop often associated with action games.
What is Entropy Rising?
Entropy Rising is a first-person physics puzzle game set in a strange environment of floating orbs and oversized measuring instruments.
Progress through 33 stages of increasing complexity by combining gravity, electricity, fire, water, and acid. Time reversal lets players undo events and retry experiments. Optional objectives include beating level times, locating collectibles and hidden chambers, conserving resources, and earning 25 achievements. The game also includes the editor used to create its stages. Players can build and publish custom levels, then play community creations through the Steam Workshop.
How Entropy Rising plays
- 01Five Physical Forces
- Puzzle interactions use gravity, electricity, fire, water, and acid.
- 02Time Reversal
- The player can move backward through time to undo an outcome.
- 0333 Puzzle Levels
- Stages become more complex and difficult as the game progresses.
- 04Optional Objectives
- Extra goals include time records, collectibles, secret areas, resource limits, and 25 achievements.
- 05Custom Level Editor
- Created stages can be published for others through the Steam Workshop.
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Entropy Rising: platforms & release
Is Entropy Rising worth it?
It is worth it if: puzzle fans who want physics-based experimentation. Skip it if: players seeking combat-focused action rather than environmental problem-solving.
Where can I download Entropy Rising?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Entropy Rising's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Entropy Rising on?
Windows only.
