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The Valley of the Architects

A puzzle game, narratively grounded around architecture, adventure and elevators. Follow architectural writer Liz on a journey through Africa to uncover the secrets of a lost and forgotten Architect. Using…

28 March 2025

The Valley of the Architects is a puzzle developed by whaleo, released 28 March 2025 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What The Valley of the Architects is

The Valley of the Architects is a puzzle game developed by whaleo and released in 2025. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

A puzzle game, narratively grounded around architecture, adventure and elevators. Follow architectural writer Liz on a journey through Africa to uncover the secrets of a lost and forgotten Architect. Using your problem solving skills, overcome each puzzle and slowly unwrap the story of a lifetime.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

The Valley of the Architects launched on 28 March 2025, within three weeks of Inzoi, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Blue Prince and South of Midnight.

Released around the same time: Inzoi, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Blue Prince, South of Midnight.

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When did The Valley of the Architects come out?
The Valley of the Architects was released on 28 March 2025 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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