Vessel

Vessel is a puzzle game about Arkwright, the inventor of machines that bring ordinary matter to life. Living liquid machines have overrun a world driven by unstoppable progress, and Arkwright must stop the chaos they cause. The game’s puzzles and world are built around a simulation in which liquids flow, mix and affect their surroundings.

Liquids and Fluros

The simulation includes water, scalding lava, steam, reactant chemicals, glowing goo and the mysterious protoplasm, among other liquids. Each has distinct properties and can mix with others to produce different effects. You encounter Fluro creatures formed entirely from simulated liquid; each retains the properties of its substance and can melt, reform, absorb and explode.

Solve physical puzzles

You solve puzzles by using each Fluro’s behavior and the properties of the liquid it is made from. Every aspect of the world is physically simulated, and the puzzles are based on the liquid simulation. For example, you can lure a Drinker Fluro by spraying goo, or create a Dark Fluro and chase it with light.

Explore and upgrade

You explore multiple worlds filled with detailed machines and unusual environments. The visuals combine hand-drawn 2D textures with 3D normal maps, lighting and depth. You can use protoplasm found in the world to upgrade your equipment and gain new ways to manipulate liquids.

Soundtrack and content

The game includes a full-length soundtrack by Jon Hopkins. It offers over 10 hours of content across multiple worlds, with several types of liquid and Fluros.