- The Grand Finale | Announcing The Talos Principle 3 - 13 May 2026
What differentiates a story from the real world, or a simulation? A story is a series of choices, a set of moments captured, examined, and elevated. The real world goes on and on, but a story must have a clear beginning, middle, and end. And so the Talos Principle, a story we have worked on for more than a decade, must also come to an end.When we were creating the original, at a time when the game had finally started to take form but before it was released, we asked ourselves: where does this story go? Not this franchise, not this product, but this story. Is there more to this that needs to be told, and what is it that needs to be captured by those hypothetical future games to create something truthful and beautiful? That's when The Talos Principle II and III were born, and they are so much part of the overall vision that we often think of the whole trilogy as one game in three chapters…
- The Talos Principle Reawakened - A Year In The Simulation - 10 April 2026
Today, we celebrate exactly one year since we went back into the simulation with The Talos Principle: Reawakened.Reawakened allowed you to experience the simulation from its absolute genesis. You walked through the challenges Alexandra had to overcome, witnessed the creation of Elohim as the player’s guide, and even uncovered the real-world stories of the game’s development through audio logs narrated by our own developers.But most importantly, Reawakened put the tools of creation directly into your hands. Through the Reawakened Workshop, you were given the materials to architect your own worlds and design puzzles to share with us and the rest of the player base.Today, we are incredibly proud to say that the Workshop now hosts over 500 community creations, featuring more than 2,000 custom puzzles for everyone to explore.As we mark this first year of Reawakened, we want to give a massive…
- The Talos Principle - Cerebral Puzzle Showcase - 29 May 2025
The Talos Principle franchise is part of the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase, and all titles are currently on sale! Experience the classic that started it all — The Talos Principle (2014) — a groundbreaking philosophical first-person puzzle game that blends deep storytelling with mind bending challenges. A true modern classic of the genre. Or jump into The Talos Principle: Reawakened — the definitive remastered edition with updated visuals, an all-new chapter, a powerful level editor, and a host of quality-of-life improvements. It’s the perfect way to experience the game in a fresh new light, whether you're a returning fan or a first time player. Then expand your journey with The Talos Principle 2 — a bold sequel that takes the series to new heights with larger environments, deeper puzzles, new gameplay mechanics, and a rich, thought-provoking narrative that challenges the nature of consciousn…
- The Talos Principle: Reawakened is Out Now! - 10 April 2025
Hi everyone! The time has come. Just over a decade after the original launched, The Talos Principle: Reawakened is out now! We poured our hearts and souls into this project. It was designed with the community in mind, with tweaks and additions based on a decade of your feedback. We are forever thankful for all the support you've given us over the years, and we can't wait to hear your thoughts on this ultimate version of The Talos Principle. Limited Time Loyalty Offerings For those of you who own the 2014. original or its 2023 sequel we've prepared several limited-time bundles that will discount the game between 15% and 40% depending on what you already own. The bundles will be available for two weeks, so grab them while they are hot. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/52503/The_Talos_Principle_Origin/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/52508/The_Talos_Principle_Dyad/ https://store…
- The Talos Principle Reawakened: Thinking Not Required - 1 April 2025
We’re excited to unveil The Talos Principle Reawakened not just a remaster, but a complete modernization of the 2014 classic, carefully redesigned for 2025 gaming standards. Because let’s be honest games today aren’t just about deep thinking and careful exploration. No, no, no. We know In today’s gaming landscape, engagement is king and effort is optional. So, we’ve made sure our remaster aligns with modern industry standards: maximum retention, minimum thinking! Check out all the new features in the video below
- The Talos Principle: Melodies Of Creation - 11 March 2025
The Music Of Talos Principle Get ready for an exclusive peek into the creative process behind the soundscape of The Talos Principle. Our upcoming video takes you behind the scenes with Damjan Mravunac, the "sound and music boss", who masterfully crafted a musical journey that goes far beyond simple background sounds. Journey Through Sound Music is more than just a background element in The Talos Principle; it is a narrative force that deepens the mystery and invites introspection. Damjan Mravunac spent countless hours exploring a palette of instruments and musical textures, each chosen to evoke specific emotions and mirror the thematic spirit of each world. This video walks you through his thought process, sharing insights into why certain sounds were chosen and how they weave together to form an immersive journey. Each sound is carefully designed to enhance the experience, drawing you…
- Talos: Reawakened Coming April 10 | Play the Demo and Create Unique Puzzles Now - 24 February 2025
Hi everyone! It's a glorious day today, as we are ready to announce that The Talos Principle: Reawakened is launching on April 10. To make the wait easier, the demo version of the game will be available from now until the full launch for your enjoyment. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3398520/The_Talos_Principle_Reawakened_Demo/ This demo gives you a sweet taste of what awaits you in the whole game and allows you to get a glimpse of the world we have rebuilt. More importantly, this demo features the fully featured Puzzle Editor, allowing you to create complete episodes with any number of levels. Re-empowering the modding scene Incredible user-generated content has been the backbone of our games for a long time. Our modding community gave birth to awesome experiences for everyone, and some of the most prominent modders have become integral parts of Croteam over the years. As we shifte…
- Croteam 'never planned to make' its philosophical puzzler The Talos Principle, but it emerged as a 'happy accident' while working on Serious Sam - 19 February 2025
There's always been strong evidence of shared DNA between Croteam games Serious Sam and The Talos Principle, with the latter borrowing many of the effects and environment objects from its FPS cousin to construct its philosophical brainteasers. But Croteam game designer Davor Hunski recently revealed the specifics of how the studio's beloved puzzler emerged from its bigger FPS brother, and apparently it was all a "happy accident"... Read more.
- The Talos Principle: A Happy Accident - 17 February 2025
Some of the best ideas in gaming often come from unexpected places. The Talos Principle is one such story—a critically acclaimed philosophical puzzle game that was never supposed to exist in the first place. What started as an experiment in gameplay mechanics during the development of Serious Sam evolved into an entirely new game that none of the developers had initially planned. This is the story of how The Talos Principle came to life—born from a simple gameplay idea, fueled by curiosity, and nurtured by a creative team willing to follow where inspiration led them. Uncover More Behind the Scenes Experience the full story with exclusive developer commentary, where the creators share insights, challenges, and inspirations behind The Talos Principle. All of this and more await you in The Talos Principle Reawakened. If you're as excited as we are, be sure to add it to your Steam wishlist…
- The Philosophy of Reawakening - 30 January 2025
Hi everyone! We're a few months away from the launch of The Talos Principle: Reawakened, we'll let you know when that's happening soon enough, so we thought we'd look back at why the game exists in the first place. But first, please wishlist the game now if you haven't already. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2806640/The_Talos_Principle_Reawakened/ Remakes and remasters are not rare, but they are certainly not often seen in the indie space. Well, maybe they are in Croteam's little universe ːTheSeriousBombː A lot has changed since the original's release, and our team is as passionate as ever. The lingering feeling that there is more to be done with it never disappeared, and it became more prevalent with the launch of The Talos Principle 2. A Vision Reconstructed Creating Talos Principle 2 was a long journey. We switched to a new engine, became proficient with various new tools, and fi…
- Revealing The Talos Principle: Reawakened - 9 December 2024
Dear fans and friends, A decade ago, when we released The Talos Principle, we had no idea what to expect. We poured a huge amount of love and creativity into that project, creating a philosophical puzzle game that no-one had expected from the makers of Serious Sam. It was heartwarming to see so many people around the world embrace it. Now we are announcing The Talos Principle: Reawakened. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2806640/The_Talos_Principle_Reawakened/ After the success of The Talos Principle 2, we have some very cool projects going on, so why go back? There are many reasons, but the biggest one is simply that we love this game and while the original version is admittedly still pretty awesome, we wanted to create a definitive version that will keep the game fresh for years to come and allow a whole new audience to explore the Simulation. Once again, we poured all our love and…
- The Talos Principle 2: Road to Elysium is Available Now! - 15 June 2024
Hi everyone. We are extremely proud to announce that The Talos Principle 2: Road to Elysium is available now. This three-part coda delivers three individual character-driven stories about love, hope, and despair. But stories are not where things end. Oh, no! All three chapters are tailored to challenge your puzzle-solving skills in new ways. Some of them will be fun and casual, while others will undoubtedly make your heads spin. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2981410/The_Talos_Principle_2__Road_to_Elysium/ The Talos Principle 2 was a story about building a more hopeful future, and Road to Elysium shows the first few steps towards that future. We hope you enjoy playing it as much as we enjoyed creating it. Much love from Croteam!
- Get The Talos Principle, The Witness, Superliminal, and other 'mind-bending masterpieces' for just $10 - 23 February 2024
I'm a big fan of Croteam's 2014 puzzle game The Talos Principle , and so I think the new Mind-Bending Masterpieces collection at Humble Bundle is well worth some attention. It includes The Talos Principle and an impressive collection of other hit puzzle games including The Witness and Superliminal for just $10... Read more.
- The Talos Principle is 9 years old! - 11 December 2023
It isn't easy to comprehend that The Talos Principle was launched nine years ago on this day. Coming from a long history of shooter game development, this game showed us and everyone around us that Croteam is more than just a Serious Sam developer. We have created something unique with The Talos Principle, so we invite you all to celebrate this anniversary with us and grab whatever you're missing at all-time low prices. The Talos Principle, The Talos Principle 2, and all related content are heavily discounted now. The discounts will extend to and through the Steam Winter Sale, so tell your friends to jump in on the philosophical puzzle-solving action. https://store.steampowered.com/app/257510/The_Talos_Principle/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/358470/The_Talos_Principle_Road_To_Gehenna/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/835960/The_Talos_Principle_2/ Much love from Croteam!
- The Talos Principle 2 is OUT NOW! - 2 November 2023
The wait is finally over. The Talos Principle 2 is OUT NOW, and we can't stress enough how excited we are to see you experience this new chapter in The Talos Principle series. The original game launched in 2014 and completely shifted the perspective everyone had on Croteam. At that point, we stopped being developers who knew how to do shooters and not much else and proved to everyone that we could do much more. The Talos Principle is, to this day, our most critically acclaimed title, and we are confident that the sequel will do it justice. We hope you enjoy playing it just as much as we enjoyed making it. https://store.steampowered.com/app/835960/The_Talos_Principle_2/ If you own the first game, grab the sequel as part of the bundle on the store page to secure an extra 10% off. For those who would like something extra, we have published a fantastic art book hand-curated by our art team…
- Have you played The Talos Principle 2 Demo? - 23 October 2023
The Talos Principle 2 is just a couple of weeks away, but did you know you can get a taste of it right now? The game's demo version has been available since early October, offering a curated insight into what awaits you in Talos 2. The demo offers two separate puzzle clusters and numerous interesting locations for you to explore. A cool photo mode allows you to become a true in-game photographer. Please use it and share your work with us; we'd love to see the game through your eyes. https://store.steampowered.com/app/835960/The_Talos_Principle_2/ Download the demo, then pre-purchase and discover what it means to be human. Much love from Croteam.
- The Talos Principle 2 is launching on November 2 - 26 September 2023
Hi everyone, We are very happy today to announce The Talos Principle 2 is launching on November 2. This is a very special project for us. For one, it allowed us to continue the story of The Talos Principle, a game that shaped us just as much as Serious Sam did. But also, The Talos Principle 2 started a new chapter for us, as we transitioned from developing our own technology to Unreal Engine, which allowed us to put 100% of our focus on creating the best gaming experience we can. We cannot wait for everyone to hop in The Talos Principle 2 on November 2nd, and experience this new adventure with us. You can pre-purchase The Talos Principle 2 now at 10% off, and if you own the original you can secure an additional discount. https://store.steampowered.com/app/835960/The_Talos_Principle_2/ Thanks for all your support!
- The Talos Principle 2 News Coming Soon - 25 September 2023
Hi puzzle lovers, The Talos Principle 2 is launching this year, and we'll have some big news for you later this week. Exciting, right? https://store.steampowered.com/app/835960/The_Talos_Principle_2/ To warm you up for playing The Talos Principle 2 soon and the incoming piece of news, we thought we'd warm you up with some reading/watching - 'in case you missed it' style. First up, why don't you take a look at this great interview from a few months back? Jonas and Verena Kyratzes, gameplay designer Davor Tomicic, and game designer Davor Hunski sat down with Thinky Games during the latest Cerebral Puzzle Showcase and talked what led to TTP2, how it's structured, and what it even is in the first place. GAMESCOM 2023 We had a great time showing The Talos Principle 2 to press behind closed doors at Gamescom, which led to some really cool previews. Read some cool previews below. "This optimis…
- Announcing The Talos Principle 2 - 24 May 2023
Many years, what seems like an entire lifetime ago, we have bent, twisted, and tickled your mind with our puzzler, The Talos Principle. The game was a substantial directional spin on everything we've done before. Making it, then seeing you play it, has been one of the most incredible experiences of our lives. This is why we are ecstatic to announce The Talos Principle 2. We hope you stay with us for another ride. It will be wild. Much love from Croteam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/835960/The_Talos_Principle_2
- THE TALOS PRINCIPLE goes physical for Switch! - 8 June 2021
Special Reserve Games has teamed up with Devolver Digital and Croteam to create an outstanding physical collector's edition of THE TALOS PRINCIPLE! The SRG Reserve of THE TALOS PRINCIPLE for Nintendo Switch features: SWITCH CARTRIDGE Includes critical updates, patches, and DLC SEQUENTIALLY NUMBERED GAME PACKAGING REVERSIBLE JACKET ARTWORK SHIPS IN A SPECIAL RESERVE BOX Makes a great shelf display and protects your game! INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Inside the shrink-wrapped game packaging DIGITAL SOUNDTRACK Will be delivered via Steam code after preorder ends Additionally, TWO SPECIAL RESERVE ART PRINTS are available as standalone items. Each are 5" x 7" and printed on 1/4" thick acrylic with two art layers. PREORDER NOW. Ends June 29 at 12 p.m. Central
