Vessel

Overview
Living liquid machines have overrun a world of unstoppable progress and their inventor must stop the chaos in this game about a man with the power to bring ordinary matter to life!
SteamVery Positive (88%)
837 Steam user reviewsMetacritic81/100
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Screenshots & media
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Gameplay
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About the game
- Developer
- Strange Loop Games
- Publisher
- IndiePub
- Released
- Mar 1, 2012
Description & review sources
- Living liquid machines have overrun a world of unstoppable progress and their inventor must stop the chaos in this game about a man with the power to bring ordinary matter to life!
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About the GameLiving liquid machines have overrun this world of unstoppable progress, and it is the role of their inventor, Arkwright, to stop the chaos they are causing. Vessel is a game about a man with the power to bring ordinary matter to life, and all the consequences that ensue.
Key features:
- Liquid Gameplay - Vessel is built on an optimized liquid simulation featuring flowing water, scalding lava and steam, reactant chemicals,glowing goo, the mysterious 'protoplasm', and more. Each liquid has unique properties and mixes with other liquids for dramatic effects.
- Bring Liquid to Life – Interact with 'Fluro' creatures that are formed entirely from simulated liquid. Each retains the properties of the liquid they're made of, giving them the ability to melt, reform, absorb, explode, and more.
- Unique Puzzles – Solve puzzles by combining the unique behaviors of each creature with the fluid they're created from. Every aspect of the world is physically simulated, and all puzzles are based in the liquid simulation. Drop a 'Drinker' Fluro and lure him by spraying goo. Create a 'Dark Fluro' and chase him with light. Liquid and physics are not an aesthetic in Vessel, but the foundation of gameplay.
- 2D/3DHybrid Art Style – Explore a world of fantastic, detailed machines and strange, wondrous environments. 2D hand-drawn textures combined with 3D normal maps, lighting, and depth creates a unique, other-worldly look to the visuals.
- Upgrade your Equipment – Use the mysterious protoplasm liquid found in the world to upgrade your equipment, obtaining powerful new ways to manipulate liquid.
- Jon Hopkins Soundtrack – Features a full-length soundtrack by electronic music prodigy Jon Hopkins, internationally renowned for his work with Brian Eno, Imogen Heap and Coldplay.
- Full Game Experience - Vessel features over 10 hours of content across multiple worlds, featuring several unique types of liquid and Fluros.
- Developer
- Strange Loop Games
- Publisher
- IndiePub
- Released
- Mar 1, 2012
Ratings & review sources
SteamVery Positive (88%)
837 Steam user reviewsMetacritic81/100
System requirements
Features, requirements and screenshots describe the Steam PC version. Other stores and editions may differ.
Windows
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 / Vista / XP
- Processor: Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent processor
- Memory: 2GB System RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 1.5GB
- Video Card: ATi Radeon HD 2400 or NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or better (Shader Model 3.0 needs to be supported)
- DirectX®: 9.0c
- Sound: DirectX compatible
Recommended
Not provided by the platform.
macOS — not supported
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Linux — not supported
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Features & game information
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Play modes
- Single-player
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Family Sharing
Controller & mod support
- Controller support
- full
- Mod support
- Not specified
Game details
- Genres
- Action
- Indie
- Strategy
- Developer
- Strange Loop Games
- Publisher
- IndiePub
- Released
- Mar 1, 2012
- Content type
- game
- Operating systems
- windows
- Achievements
- 20
All community tags
Community tag votes
- Puzzle87
- Indie73
- Platformer63
- Steampunk50
- Action40
- Physics38
- Strategy34
- Singleplayer28
- Puzzle-Platformer27
- Adventure15
- 2D14
- Sci-fi11
- Great Soundtrack9
Languages & audio
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Spanish - Spain
Related editions & add-ons
Steam purchase options; availability and pricing are confirmed on Steam.
Sources, updates & publisher notice
- CheapShark Oct 8, 2026 17:20 UTC
- Steam Spy Oct 11, 2026 15:41 UTC
- Steam Store Oct 11, 2026 15:41 UTC
- Steam reviews Oct 11, 2026 18:50 UTC
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