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Semispheres

Semispheres is a meditative parallel puzzle game that places dual realities at the heart of its challenge. Its unique single-player split-screen mechanic challenges your brain by putting you in control of two characters at the same time.

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February 14, 2017
9 years and 170 days ago
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Very Positive72 reviews91.7%

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About the Game

Semispheres is a meditative parallel puzzle game that places dual realities at the heart of its challenge.

Its unique single-player split-screen mechanic challenges your brain by putting you in control of two characters at the same time.

Your left and right side must work together to unfold the mystery by solving clever puzzles in an entrancing ambience.

Using portals and other abilities to avoid sentries, devise and execute your plan, reuniting the parallel worlds of Semispheres.

Key Features:


  • More than 50 levels, each building on top of each other, culminating with fiendishly complex puzzles
  • Stealth-inspired gameplay, including abilities like noise-makers, portals, side-swapping, teleporting and more
  • Immersive ambient soundtrack by Sid Barnhoorn, composer for Antichamber, The Stanley Parable and Out There
  • Mesmerizing and soothing bichromatic art style comprised of warm blues and oranges
  • A heartwarming story about a boy and his robot, unfolding in parallel with the puzzle progression