Reality calls you home. Will you return to her? Lexicon is a 2D single-player puzzle adventure game where you escape back to reality by ascending the six layers of Limbo, uncovering its secrets, overcoming its challenges, and discovering the truth of who you really are. #duckinadungeon

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“By releasing the game as Early Access, we get the opportunity to make Lexicon the best possible version of itself based on your feedback. Lexicon is very much still a work in progress with only 2 layers partially complete. However, we want to share what we have with the gaming community to make it the best it can be.

We totally understand most people want to play a fully developed game. If you want to support our relatively new studio in other ways, check out our social media pages to see what we’re up to.

We hope that you join us on our development journey, but if you don’t, that’s cool too! Whatever you decide, feel free to wishlist Lexicon so you can get the latest updates.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Our current plan is to stay in Early Access until we can release Lexicon's definitive version - a polished, ~4-hour experience on PC. If our Kickstarter succeeds, we're hoping to complete the game around March 2027. As we develop further, we’ll be sure to let you know about our final release date.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full ~4-hour release is intended to deliver the complete Lexicon experience, encompassing all six layers of Limbo with polished art, music, dialogue, and puzzles. The Early Access build is an actively evolving version of the game and may change as development continues and player feedback helps shape the final experience.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Our Early Access version of Lexicon contains the first 2 locations in the game which we estimate will take you about 2-4 hours to complete. Since our game is a linear narrative, these first 2 locations give the player a taste of what is to come. They teach the player how to play the game, contain relatively simple puzzles, and set up the world’s story. As we develop further, more mechanics, more polish, and more complex puzzles will be added to the game.

Although we have worked diligently to rid the game of annoying bugs, this is our first iteration of Lexicon in the early access phase. As such, bugs will unfortunately appear from time to time, and we need your help to squash them. When you experience a bug or find something you don't like, please let us know, so we can make the game the very best it can be.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“No. We expect the final release to be priced similarly, though the price may increase if significant new content or features are added beyond the current scope. Early Access players will receive the full, definitive version of Lexicon at no additional cost.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Our goal of being in early access is to learn from the community and make Lexicon the best it can be. As such, your feedback will directly influence Lexicon’s evolution, and we can’t wait to go on this exciting journey with you!

To give feedback on the game, we encourage you to share your thoughts, report bugs, and engage with fellow players on our Steam feedback page. In the future, we may open a Subreddit or Discord server to interact with you further.”
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About This Game

ESCAPE LIMBO

Lexicon is a 2D single-player puzzle adventure game where you escape back to reality by ascending the six layers of Limbo (called Ekkos in Early Access), uncovering its secrets, overcoming its challenges, and discovering the truth of who you really are.

HARNESS YOUR POWERS

Unlock ancient words and supernatural abilities that allow you to manipulate time and space and the forces of nature.

Ancient Words

Speak the long-lost language of Indus to command fire, earth, air, and water and traverse Limbo's layers.

Supernatural Abilities

Bend time and space with your mysterious powers in order to overcome seemingly impossible challenges.

UNCOVER THE PAST

As you explore Limbo, find fragments of your memory that reveal crucial moments leading up to the events of Lexicon. Experience these memories and discover the man behind the bird.

THE LAYERS OF LIMBO

From the secret tombs of the Ossuary to the soaring spires of the Aviary, each layer of Limbo presents unique puzzles and hidden lore for those brave enough to explore.

Known as the graveyard of Limbo, the Ossuary is where beings traditionally lay their loved ones to rest. Tombs and gravestones sprawl across its surface, tended by locals who maintain the burial grounds. Beneath the earth lies a vast network of tombs, holding countless bodies and the buried secrets of their pasts.

The Foundry stretches for hundreds of miles, dominated by a massive factory built over a sea of molten lava. Within its walls, locals toil day and night, tending machinery and producing much of Limbo's industrial goods. At the core of the factory beats the Machine Heart, driving production and enforcing the relentless rhythm of the layer.

The Colliery sits at the base of a towering mountain, home to Limbo's largest repository of coal. Wooden buildings line the town's streets, leading to mines carved into the mountain's rocky base, where hidden secrets and monsters await further within.

The Sanctuary is a realm of beauty and reverence, graced by houses of worship and tranquil gardens. Its inhabitants faithfully uphold the rituals and traditions of the past, often without understanding their original meaning, as the truth that once defined them was buried long ago.

The Estuary is a swampland divided by a great river that cuts through the region, emptying into a vast body of water at the edge of Limbo. Along its banks, two rival tribes remain locked in conflict, each believing the other must answer for sins of the past.

Crowned with towering spires and lavish architecture, the Aviary floats atop the clouds. It is home to Limbo's wealthy elite, whose appearance resembles the birds of our world. Though they possess everything they could desire, it is never enough to satisfy their craving for more.

Reality calls you home. Will you return to her?

System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Minimum:
    • OS: High Sierra 10.13
    • Processor: Both Apple Silicon and Intel
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Metal capable Intel and AMD GPUs
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
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