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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Droste Effect
ParasomniasGames · Published by ParasomniasGames · Official site ↗
Content notice: This game contains flashing lights and visual patterns which may affect players with photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitivities. Furthermore, this game is not suitable for those who are sensitive to topics such as suicide, depression and religion. Proceed at your own risk.
Positive — 93% positive (14 reviews) · 6 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Explore the peculiar tale of Droste Effect, a captivating 2D puzzle game. Confront the mysterious past of your new home with Alexandra, uncover secrets, and manage your sanity in an intense adventure. Rediscover the power of memories as you dive into a past that will reshape your present.
Adventure, Indie, Free To Play · 2024 · More free games
Step into Alexandra's shoes and unravel the secrets of your new home in Droste Effect. Navigate through a 2D puzzle-adventure that challenges both your mind and sanity, all while exploring an intense and captivating tale.
About this game
Embark on a mysterious journey with Alexandra, who moves to a charming Swiss countryside house.
As Alex begins to settle down, she begins to notice strange happenings around her, like what she believes to be vivid dreams about the house's past.
Alex will soon find herself forced to uncover the truth, living a bizarre adventure to find out more. Through the memories, Alex will realize that the distant past of the house is closer to her than she thought.
Will she be able to escape and get her present back?
Droste Effect is a 2D puzzle game with survival horror elements, created using Rpgmaker XP. Experience unconventional mechanics and embark yourself in immersive exploration through interactive minigames and classic puzzles. Look for hidden details and secret memories crucial to both puzzle-solving and understanding the plot.
Be curious and observe your surroundings carefully.
Immerse yourself in exploration through books, paintings, diaries and moreExperience a mix of classic and interactive puzzlesManage survival elements such as sanity and flashlightUncover a captivating storylineDiscover all 4 epilogues in search of the true endingTry to complete the game through achievements and collectiblesUnlock a secret extra gameplayPlaytime: 2 hours minimum
The DEMO is for demonstration purposes only of game mechanics. Storyline, mini-games and puzzles will be different in the full game although the style will be the same.
DEMO playtime: at least 15 minutesSystem Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 or Greater
- Processor: Dual core 2GHz
- Graphics: 750 Ti
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Droste Effect - PATCH 1.02
Hi everyone! A small patch for the full game has been released. This patch includes: Fixed a sound effect that didn't start immediately in Chapter 2 Added a missing chair in Chapter 4 Thank you for your support.Read full article on Community Announcements (ParasomniasGames)Patch NotesOfficial
Droste Effect - PATCH 1.01
Hi everyone! An update for the full game has been released. In this patch we fixed a bug that caused the pocket watch images to disappear and the non-activation of the radar after opening the menu and inventory. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44826620/8a3fdb7b8ccc54803e8cf6a00ab54789636fb061.png This made it difficult to figure out where to use it. To fix the bug in your save you need to do one of the following: 1. If you already have another equipable, equip that one and then re-equip the watch 2. If you don't have another equipable, then you can: - Restart from a save before picking up the watch - Click the 1 button (button to equip the watch) and then open the menu or inventory Thank you for your support.Read full article on Community Announcements (ParasomniasGames)AnnouncementsOfficial
RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT
Dear players, We are thrilled to announce that Droste Effect, our new 2D adventure and puzzle game, is now available for FREE on Steam! After so much hard work, we are finally ready to share this experience with all of you. What is Droste Effect? Droste Effect is an engaging 2D puzzle game with survival horror elements created with RPGMaker XP. Step into the shoes of Alexandra as you explore the mysterious past of her new home, uncover hidden secrets, and face increasingly complex puzzles. In this intense adventure, you'll have to manage your sanity while rediscovering the power of memories. Will you be able to escape the past and reclaim your present? Join the Community Want to discuss theories, share your progress, or give feedback? Join us on our DISCORD channel! We are always ready to listen to your suggestions to further improve the experience. Thank you again for your support, and… have fun with Droste Effect! With love, The ParasomniasGames Team. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2720070Read full article on Community Announcements (ParasomniasGames)Patch NotesOfficial
Droste Effect DEMO - Patch 1.0.1
Hi everyone, An update for the DEMO has been released. This patch contains: Bug fixes (lighting issues, passability, sound effects and some graphical errors). Resolution of some sound lags New logo (and change of some colors) in the following screens: title screen, game over and end credits. Thank you for your support.Read full article on Community Announcements (ParasomniasGames)
