Animus Toil

Animus Toil is an experimental puzzle-adventure about two explorers trapped in the Temple Of The Herring, a place said to be cursed by the evil wizard Somnus. The temple’s legend comes from the people of Thera, and the explorers follow dynamic but parallel paths toward their own fates. The story raises questions about Somnus, the curse, mysterious artifacts and humanity’s future.

Two explorers

You play as two characters, whose experiences differ because rooms appear in randomized sequences. Each puzzle can be solved alone, but exchanging solutions is encouraged as you work toward the end together.

Playthroughs and endings

A playthrough takes an estimated 1–2 hours. There are four possible endings to discover.