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The Button Effect – Demo

Every button has a purpose. In this short, minimalist first-person puzzler you explore a dense, interwoven architecture – a museum, full of hidden connections and spatial insights.

All Reviews:

Positive (35) - 94% of the 35 user reviews for this demo are positive.

Release Date:

May 26, 2025

Developer:

Frycandle

Publisher:

Frycandle

	Interface	Full Audio	Subtitles
English	✔	✔	✔

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Reviews

“I've long thought that players love pressing buttons and will do it in any game to see what happens, so this is a game just capitalising on that curiosity, and I find it really interesting. I enjoyed it a lot.”
Alexander Bruce – Antichamber

“I love the art style, simplicity of it, esthetics and how well it goes with the music.”
Davor Hunski – The Talos Principle

“The puzzles were very well designed and I had a great time playing through them.”
Thomas Mackinnon – THE CORRIDOR

Demo Content

This demo features the first 30-60 minutes of the full game. Unlock and explore the entrance hallways of the museum. Certain puzzles and branching paths have been adapted to fit into the demo. It contains snippets of the game's many secrets, meta puzzles and narrative.

About This Demo

The Button Effect is a short, minimalist first-person puzzler in which every button has its purpose. Visit an elusive museum, full of hidden connections and spatial insights...

Challenge yourself to closely observe and interpret the effects of your actions to solve the exhibits on display. Every step and solution has the potential to teach you something new.

Open new doors to access deeply interconnected spaces and learn to appreciate the inner workings of its architecture. Let the calmness of this place encourage you to take your time.

Pay attention to the subtle details. Witness every change. Curiosity is rewarded with insight as you uncover meaningful links between all things. Discover secrets, hiding in plain view.

DEMO FEATURES

Deeply interconnected puzzle exhibits designed to teach and intrigue you
A handful of branching rooms to explore as you solve new sequences
Serene interiors complimented by pleasant piano music
Simple control schemes to ensure accessibility
Several collectible story fragments

System Requirements

Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: 64-bit Windows 10
Processor: 4 core CPU @ 2.5 GHz (AMD Ryzen 5, Intel core i3/i5)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: 8 GB VRAM; GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 1 GB available space
Additional Notes: Integrated Intel GPUs are not supported. SSD recommended.

Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: 64-bit Windows 10
Processor: 6 or 8 core CPU @ 3.0 GHz (AMD Ryzen 7, Intel core i5/i7)
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: 8+ GB VRAM; GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 1 GB available space
Additional Notes: Integrated Intel GPUs are not supported. SSD highly recommended.