The Sphere

The Sphere is a short, cinematic point-and-click adventure about Daniel Hartmann, who is grieving the death of his son and living alone after his wife leaves. One night, an object falls into a nearby clearing: a smooth, motionless sphere that reacts to his touch. You solve puzzles and uncover a mystery that spans the cosmos, with the story conveyed through music and atmosphere as well as words.

Puzzles and interactions

The game uses classic point-and-click gameplay alongside close-up puzzles and interactions. Its handcrafted puzzles lead you through Daniel’s story and the mystery surrounding the sphere.

Visuals and soundtrack

The game’s pixel art is presented at 320×180, with real-time lighting and shadows. Its adaptive soundtrack changes in response to your actions.

Play time

A playthrough takes 20–30 minutes.