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Photon Engineer

Photon Engineer Steam metadata

Grégory Petit | Apr 10, 2023 | game

Released

0players observed · 6 October 2026 - 09:55:02 UTC

AdventureIndieSteam Store

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak3
  • Units sold (VGI)660
  • Revenue (VGI)$6,342
  • Review score100% positive

Photon Engineer metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak3
  • Units sold (VGI)660
  • Revenue (VGI)$6,342
  • Review score100% positive
  • Total reviews21
  • Release dateApr 10, 2023
  • DeveloperGrégory Petit
  • PublisherDeer Vision

Genres: Adventure, Indie

Company pages: Developer: Grégory PetitPublisher: Deer Vision

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Photon Engineer Steam metadata

Photon Engineer metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/2305110/metadata
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2305110/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/2305110
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Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Positive

100% positive, 21 positive, 0 negative

Price and discount

$9.99

Platforms

Windows, Linux

Categories

Single-player, Steam Achievements, Camera Comfort, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input

Achievements

24

Platform releases
  • Steam 10 April 2023

Latest Steam announcements

  • Release 1.3.10 - 2 October 2026

    Release notes (v1.3.10): Improved GPU selection to prefer the integrated GPU over the software renderer Improved UI visuals on small screens Linux: detect the correct keyboard layout (QWERTY/AZERTY) on Wayland

  • Release 1.3.9 - 13 July 2026

    Fixed an asteroid clipping into Jupiter on Level 25 Improved crash report generation speed Linux: crash reports are no longer generated for SIGTERM or SIGINT, but are now generated for SIGBUS

  • Release 1.3.8 - 8 June 2026

    Release notes (v1.3.8): Fixed a crash that occur when the game is resized/minimized and models behind the camera had not been displayed for a long time Fixed a crash that occur when enabling Anti-Aliasing and Ambient Occlusion after launching the game with those options initially disabled Reduced shadow acne, especially on low settings.

  • Release 1.3.7 - 30 May 2026

    Release notes (v1.3.7): Fixed a crash at game start occurring on some AMD graphics drivers Fixed a bug where the game could crash when the mouse was moved over a mirror block

  • Release 1.3.6 - 14 December 2025

    Release notes (v1.3.6): Fixed a bug that caused the game to crash when a laser hit the space capsule

  • Release 1.3.5 - 8 November 2025

    Release notes (v1.3.5): Add support for Intel Arc graphics cards Fixed a bug where open doors appeared closed Improved laser color, which appeared too red due to sunlight Added missing physics to airlock vent objects

  • Update 1.3: game engine update - 2 November 2024

    Release notes (v1.3.0): Reflections have been added to boost overall visual quality Shadows are more realistic: softer, lighter, and better optimized Ambient occlusion appears more realistic Technical update: Vulkan, VMA and Curl libraries have been updated

  • Release 1.2.3 - 12 February 2024

    Release notes (v1.2.3): Fixed a bug causing the game to crash when attempting to reveal hints for level 25 sliding puzzles

  • Release 1.2.2 - 10 November 2023

    Release notes (v1.2.2): Fixed a bug where the merger block wouldn't output a laser when one input laser had been indirectly disabled by a pusher block Platforms 34: A new achievement has been added to the sliding puzzle (thanks to Xebulin) Platforms 34: Fixed the achievement "All solutions (2)", which was possible to achieve with the same solution

  • Release 1.2.1 - 9 September 2023

    Release notes (v1.2.1): Platforms 21, 22, 25: fixed a bug on sliding puzzles that could cause the game to crash due to a memory corruption

  • Update 1.2: improved game graphics - 4 September 2023

    The big change in this update is the improvement of the game graphics. A lot of textures have been enhanced, and new 3D models have been added. Release notes (v1.2.0): The game's graphics have been enhanced with new textures and new 3D models A new setting option has been added: rendering scale Platform 12: sliding puzzle has been simplified (according to the anonymous statistics, the puzzle was too complex) Fixed a bug where copying and pasting line breaks didn't work in input fields Increased the thickness of some windows to prevent the character from passing through them during intense physical collisions Technical update: when the Steam API cannot be loaded, the game is now still playable Technical update: migrated from the GLFW to SDL library

  • Release 1.1.3 - 25 July 2023

    Release notes (v1.1.3): Platform 32: new achievement added for the sliding puzzle Improved Spanish translation for the achievement descriptions Improved technical log to detect Vulkan presence

  • Release 1.1.2 - 4 July 2023

    Release notes (v1.1.2): Platform 10: the schema has been reviewed to clarify that pressing the button is necessary to move the cart Platform 10: added a hint for the sliding puzzle Hints can now be accessed without any delay Eliminated the freezing caused by the error message when Vulkan support is unavailable (Windows only) Game engine: improved object transparency. Laser color now remains consistent when viewed through other translucent objects, such as a door filter. Game engine: implemented computer shaders for bloom and ambient occlusion to improve performance

  • Release 1.1.1 - 28 May 2023

    Release notes (v1.1.1): Game is now compatible with more old graphics cards (the requirement of the Vulkan memory budget extension is now optional) Reviewed end-of-game messages Added the platform name (Steam or Itch) to the crash report

  • Update 1.1: puzzle hints - 14 May 2023

    The big change in this update is the arrival of hints. If you get stuck on laser or sliding puzzles for a certain period of time, you will have the possibility to request a hint. Important note for players who have already played the game: go to platform 05 to discover what's new! Release notes (v1.1.0): New platform with 32 optional hints are now available for the more complex puzzles of the game New achievement for players who do not use hints The new platform also contains a recap of all block mechanisms Platforms 27/34: fixed a bug where it was possible to build a block through the "special" windows Platform 27: added more foundation blocks to ease the building process Platform 34: fixed a small hole where it was possible to take back an already well-placed block Improved a picture of the logbook to make it more comprehensible

  • Release 1.0.15 - 2 May 2023

    Release notes (v1.0.15): Improved the opening door mechanism by adding on-screen progression indicators, making reset clearer, and ensuring the receptor is always 100% synchronized with the blocks' state. Changed the default keys for the logbook and interactive view to use more commonly used keys in the gaming industry (only applied to new players). Increased the range of the analyze feature because some players were missing elements to analyze due to being too far away from them. Hub platform: reviewed the design of the validation button on the console because it was somtime mistaken for a reset button. Platform 09: fixed a case where an achievement could be manually resolved, but the achievement description indicated that only an automatic solution was acceptable. Platform 05: adjusted the difficulty level of the sliding puzzle. Platform 10: reduced the time it takes for automatic not…

  • Release 1.0.14 - 18 April 2023

    Release notes (v1.0.14): Simplified level 14 by removing a room (according to the anonymous statistics, this level was too complex). Simplified level 20 by adding an extra mirror (according to the anonymous statistics, this level was too complex). Added a new achievement linked to level 20. Revised the display time of the logbook notification to be more adapted to the reading speed of most players. Improved the level 34 puzzle to ensure that the player does not need to re-browse all levels to track down missed items. Removed two annoying achievements that only required redoing a level without making a mistake. Revised Vulkan technical error messages to show the error ID instead of the error code for clarity.

  • Release 1.0.13 - 17 April 2023

    Release notes (v1.0.13): Reflections caused by backlit/technical lights that are not intended to be visible have been removed (bonus: performances in game increased slightly). A new sound has been added to alert players of execution interruption when attempting to build a block. Resolved an issue where execution failed to initiate on the first attempt in rare cases. Visual design of the dotted lasers has been improved to make it clearer to players that they are not actual lasers, but rather visual aids to understand where the lasers will appear. Level 9 has been reviewed and adjusted slightly to prevent puzzle solutions that may be easier than originally intended. The size of the symbol on the receptor panel has been increased to make them more noticeable to players. In level 8, a laser block that was overlapping with a baseboard has been repositioned. Level 10 has been simplified by bl…

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  • Release 1.0.12 - 12 April 2023

    Release notes (v1.0.12): Improved the algorithm for determining the best possible initial orientation for a block. Previously, it only operated on the vertical axis, but now it operates on the vertical, horizontal, and depth axes. Fixed a shadow artifact that occurred on most AMD GPUs. Level 6: removed a baseboard that was not supposed to be there. Clamped the UI zoom animation to prevent oversized widgets during periods of high computer activity or freezing.

Patch notes and updates

S.noRelease datePatch nameGID number
113 July 2026Release 1.3.91837955055364192
28 June 2026Release 1.3.81834602721200027
330 May 2026Release 1.3.71833968530893226
414 December 2025Release 1.3.61818752592131347
58 November 2025Release 1.3.51815580768324035
612 February 2024Release 1.2.35589599109280349270
710 November 2023Release 1.2.25302486388001781806
89 September 2023Release 1.2.15159491482915357072
925 July 2023Release 1.1.35124584051987925563
104 July 2023Release 1.1.25124582150148549894
1128 May 2023Release 1.1.15151600576598613303
122 May 2023Release 1.0.155133583642668456387
1318 April 2023Release 1.0.146539831519503684038
1417 April 2023Release 1.0.136539831519500062168
1512 April 2023Release 1.0.125132456474584110375
1611 April 2023Release 1.0.115121196841306650752
178 April 2023Release 1.0.105121196841296730490
185 April 2023Release 1.0.95121196841284927004
1931 March 2023Release 1.0.86839319551984815874

Complete SteamPulse Game Data

Full game metadata

FieldValue
Steam app typegame
Steam App ID2305110
Live current players0
SteamPulse tracked peak3
Live count (today's peak floor)0
Price$9.99
Free to playNo
Discount0%
Original price USD$9.99
Current price USD$9.99
Release dateApr 10, 2023
DeveloperGrégory Petit
PublisherDeer Vision
Owners estimatedNot available
SteamSpy owner estimate minimumNot available
SteamSpy owner estimate maximumNot available
Review typePositive
Positive review percent100%
Positive reviews21
Negative reviews0
Total reviews21
Steam recommendationsNot available
Achievements24
Average playtime forever1,255 minutes
Windows supportYes
macOS supportNo
Linux supportYes
Parent gameNot available
Store URLhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2305110/

Short description

Master laser manipulation and environmental control in this sci-fi puzzle game. Unleash your creativity and uncover the secrets of mysterious platforms that have suddenly appeared near Jupiter.

About this game

Gameplay During your journey, you will be confronted with a variety of original and challenging puzzles. You will be required to form ingenious systems by building blocks having different abilities, such as deflecting and merging laser beams, turning and pushing other blocks. Unleash your creativity and problem-solving skills to progress through the game, unravel the mysteries of your surroundings and unlock new information as you delve deeper into the unknown. The laser puzzles are interspersed with sliding puzzles that require strategic moves to solve. Story In 2075, a space probe saw a strange platform floating in space near Jupiter. The government has decided to finance a space mission to send you on this platform to elucidate the mystery. Your mission is to discover why this platform exists and who built it. Further details 40 levels/platforms to discover. 95 puzzles (45 puzzles with lasers and 50 sliding puzzles). 20 puzzle achievements that extend the game experience. Each puzzle is unique and provides a new idea. Lasers are all marked with symbols for colorblind players.

Supported languages

English, French, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America

Steam categories

Category IDCategory
2Single-player
22Steam Achievements
67Camera Comfort
66Color Alternatives
68Custom Volume Controls
74Playable without Timed Input
79Save Anytime
69Stereo Sound
65Subtitle Options
62Family Sharing

Regional ratings

BoardRatingDescriptors
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steam germany0Not available
igrs3Not available

Steam marketplace comparison data

Price History Overview

USD uses SteamPulse's own locally recorded daily store snapshots, so this overview reflects the exact regional price history that SteamPulse has captured for this currency.

Coverage And Tracking Window

  • Snapshots: 1
  • Coverage: Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026
  • Lowest observed: $9.99
  • Highest observed: $9.99

Photon Engineer's USD price history spans from Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026, with 1 recorded snapshot across 1 calendar day. Each row records the available final price, listed base price, and discount metadata for that observation. Within this coverage the lowest recorded price is $9.99, the highest is $9.99, and the first visible tracked price is $9.99. These comparisons apply only to the snapshots SteamPulse holds; missing observations can contain changes that are not represented here.

For USD, SteamPulse uses locally captured regional storefront snapshots and does not reconstruct older prices with exchange-rate conversion. The chart and table show the values recorded for this exact currency from the stated coverage start. Additional snapshots extend that record, but they do not fill unobserved days or prove what the storefront displayed between observations.

Discount Windows And Sale Timing

  • Discount windows: 0
  • Discounted days: 0 days
  • Deepest markdown: No discount tracked
  • Latest sale window: No sale window tracked

Photon Engineer's tracked USD rows do not contain a discount window. This means no available snapshot in the stated coverage has usable discount metadata; it does not prove that the game was never discounted. Missing snapshots or archived rows without complete metadata can hide a sale, so SteamPulse does not infer pricing strategy from this absence.

If a later snapshot includes discount metadata, it will appear here with its recorded depth, price, date, and sale name when available. Until then, this section should be read only as a description of the available rows, not as evidence about the publisher's promotion policy.

Observed Price Changes And Stable Runs

  • Observed price drops: 0
  • Observed price rises: 0
  • Longest stable run: 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking
  • Current run: 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking

Outside rows carrying discount metadata, the tracked price has not recorded a separate price rise or drop yet. That means the observed undiscounted level has stayed stable across the snapshots SteamPulse currently holds. This is a statement about the recorded coverage only; it does not prove that an older or missing price change never happened.

The longest unchanged price stretch in the current record lasts 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking at $9.99, from Oct 6, 2026 through Oct 6, 2026. Among rows without discount metadata, the longest unchanged run lasts 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking at $9.99. The latest run records $9.99 for 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking as the same recorded undiscounted price. Run lengths describe consecutive stored observations only and do not establish that a price is permanent.

Latest Snapshot And Sales Context

  • Current price: $9.99
  • Current list price: $9.99
  • Distinct observed prices: 1
  • Source mode: SteamPulse local tracking

The latest tracked snapshot records Photon Engineer at $9.99 in USD, with no active discount metadata. Across the available history SteamPulse has recorded 1 distinct final price in this currency. This supports comparisons with the lowest, highest, and most common values present in the retained record, subject to the stated coverage limits.

The live sales view and Steam sales record provide calendar context for these dates. A date overlap can be compared with a named Steam event, but it does not prove why a publisher changed a price. As new daily rows arrive, this overview recalculates its observed prices, discount windows, and run lengths automatically.

Regional Steam prices

CountryCurrencyFinal priceOriginal priceDiscount
United StatesUSD$9.99$9.990%
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Tracked regional price history

The tracked Steam price is stable at $9.99.

CountryCurrencySnapshotsFirst trackedLatest trackedChangeLatest discount
United StatesUSD1$9.99$9.99No changeNo discount
United KingdomGB0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Euro AreaEU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
AustraliaAU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
CanadaCA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IndiaIN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
BrazilBR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
RussiaRU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ChinaCN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
JapanJP0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
South KoreaKR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
MexicoMX0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
NorwayNO0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PolandPL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
SwitzerlandCH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
New ZealandNZ0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
SingaporeSG0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Hong KongHK0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
South AfricaZA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
UkraineUA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
KazakhstanKZ0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IndonesiaID0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ThailandTH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
MalaysiaMY0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PhilippinesPH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
VietnamVN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
United Arab EmiratesAE0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Saudi ArabiaSA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IsraelIL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ChileCL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ColombiaCO0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Costa RicaCR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
KuwaitKW0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PeruPE0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
QatarQA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
TaiwanTW0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
UruguayUY0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ArmeniaAM0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ArgentinaAR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
TurkeyTR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PakistanPK0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount

United States price history (USD)

Tracked price is stable at $9.99.

DateCurrent priceOriginal priceDiscountSource
2026-10-06$9.99$9.99No discountSteam Store

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