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Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Scientific Project: Optic is a first-person puzzle game that guides you through the history of optical science, from its philosophical origins to our modern understanding. Master the nature of light and solve puzzles inspired by real scientific discoveries.
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Adventure, Indie · 2026 · More £15 - £30 games
Explore the mysteries of light and solve intricate puzzles inspired by real scientific discoveries in Scientific Project: Optic. Navigate the philosophical origins to modern understanding in this first-person indie adventure.
About this game
"Every great discovery begins with a desire to shed light on the unknown."
Scientific Project: Optic is a first-person puzzle game that plunges you into the heart of scientific discovery in optics. Explore the journey from philosophical musings on the nature of light to complex modern phenomena. Become part of a grand voyage through the evolution of optical science.
From Antiquity to Modernity
Your path spans seven unique historical periods. Begin your experiments in the atmospheric ancient temples where the first philosophical concepts were born, and progress to high-tech modern laboratories. Each era features its own visual aesthetic and new challenges.
Control the Nature of Light
Your primary tool is the laws of physics. Use mirrors, lenses, prisms, and complex optical devices to manipulate beams. Split light into spectrums, bypass obstacles, and uncover hidden paths. All game mechanics strictly adhere to the real-world laws of geometric optics.
The Path of Independent Discovery
The game doesn't hold your hand. There are no direct hints or quest markers—just you, the laws of physics, and the puzzle waiting to be solved. Experience the true satisfaction of every independent discovery.
Key Features:
Evolution of Mechanics: With each new era, the game introduces novel optical phenomena and tools, constantly expanding your possibilities.
Realistic Physics: Reflection, refraction, and dispersion work exactly as they do in real life.
Variety of Tools: Combine different optical instruments to achieve your goal.
Atmospheric Story: Your journey through the ages is accompanied by a professionally voiced narrator who reveals the philosophical and scientific context of each discovery.
Can you unravel nature's greatest mystery and tame the light?
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64‑bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5‑11400H / AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, 6 GB VRAM, TGP ≥ 85 W.
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 25 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 64‑bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7‑12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (12 GB VRAM).
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 25 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Community & EventsOfficial
Scientific Project Optic joins the Ukrainian Games Festival with a 30% discount
Greetings researchers!We are thrilled to announce that Scientific Project Optic is participating in the Ukrainian Games Festival on Steam. This is a fantastic opportunity to support Ukrainian developers and discover amazing new titles.To celebrate this event, we are offering our very first discount. You can get the game for 30 percent off until August 24. If you have been waiting for the perfect moment to dive into our optical puzzles, that time is now.Thank you for your continued support and happy experimenting!Best regards,The KHVOYA Games TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (COR-SOFTWARE LLC)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1: DLSS Update, Achievements Fix and Subtitle Corrections
Greetings, researchers!We are releasing our first official patch for Scientific Project Optic. We have been closely monitoring your feedback since the launch and are bringing several important technical improvements to ensure a smoother gameplay experience.Here are the key changes in this update:Resolved an issue causing subtitle mismatches within both the Ukrainian and English localizations.Updated the DLSS integration to version 4.5 and introduced official support for AMD FSR3 technology.Fixed a bug that prevented Steam achievements from tracking and unlocking properly during your progression.Please restart your Steam client to download the latest update. Thank you for playing and sharing your feedback with us in the community hub!Best regards, The KHVOYA Games TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (COR-SOFTWARE LLC)AnnouncementsOfficial
Content Creator and Media Collaboration Program for Scientific Project Optic
Greetings to all content creators, streamers, and members of the press!Scientific Project Optic is now available on Steam, and we are actively looking for creators to help showcase it to a new audience. If you write articles about video games, create YouTube videos, or host live streams, we would be happy to provide you with a key for full access to the game.For your convenience, we have separated the platforms. You can request a key using the respective link:For streamers and video creators: Keymailer: https://www.keymailer.co/g/games/eede023bFor journalists and media representatives: Game.press: https://www.game.press/g/games/eede023bDirect request:You can also get a key by simply emailing us at: info@cor-int.comA few important details:We check new requests daily, so you will receive access as quickly as possible.We would be very grateful if you shared links to your materials, videos, or streams in our Steam Community Hub.You can use this same email address to send partnership proposals, requests for exclusive developer comments, or requests for high-quality press materials.Thank you for your attention. We look forward to your scientific discoveries in the game!Best regards, The KHVOYA Games TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (COR-SOFTWARE LLC)AnnouncementsOfficial
Scientific Project: Optic is Out Now!
It is time to uncover all the secrets of the nature of light. The full version of Scientific Project: Optic is now available for purchase! Start your journey through the evolution of optical science and put your skills to the test in the final version of the game.What awaits you in the full version:Travel through the ages, from ancient temples to modern high-tech laboratories.Master light manipulation using mirrors, lenses, prisms, and complex optical systems.Solve complex spatial puzzles where all rays behave according to the real laws of geometric optics.Play now! Join Scientific Project: Optic! We would appreciate your feedback and impressions. Your support helps us develop the project.Read full article on Community Announcements (COR-SOFTWARE LLC)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Scientific Project: Optic Demo is Out Now!
Your first step into a mysterious journey through the evolution of the science of light begins here. We invite you to experience the game's first chapter, transporting you to the very dawn of optical discoveries — the Antiquity Era.You will explore the fundamental works of past thinkers: Lucretius, Homer, and the ancient Indian philosophical school of Vaisheshika.What awaits you in the demo:Authentic atmosphere: Begin your first experiments in majestic ancient temples where early philosophical concepts were born.Basic optical phenomena: Master the mechanics of manipulating sunbeams to solve spatial puzzles.Realistic physics: Use mirrors and simple light reflection. All rays behave according to the real laws of geometric optics.Path of independent discovery: No direct hints or quest markers. Just you, the laws of physics, and the puzzle to solve.From ancient temples to modern laboratoriesIn the full version of Scientific Project: Optic, you can look forward to new unique devices, more complex physics laws, and a grand journey across eras. Will you be able to unravel nature's greatest mystery and tame light?Play now!Download the demo, share your feedback, and be sure to add Scientific Project: Optic to your Wishlist to stay updated on the project!Read full article on Community Announcements (COR-SOFTWARE LLC)
