Psychological puzzle game Pillar debuts on Steam tomorrow

Pillar

The psychological puzzle game Pillar, an exploration of different personality types and their interactions in an "intimate, snowy town," will make its debut on Steam tomorrow.

"Pillar is a collection of minigames, where each game represents a different type of personality we find in people. Each personality is expressed entirely through the gameplay mechanics, without cutscenes or dialogue," the Pillar Steam page states. "All too often, we try to change people who are different than us, especially if they're polar opposites. We like to debate and tell them they're wrong and we're right... but what if there's a purpose for both extremes?"

Each minigame represents a different personality trait, like introversion or extroversion, and will have to be approached accordingly. "As an example, introverts lose energy being around others, so that part of the game boils down to a stealth formula," Pillar co-creator Michael Hicks explained. "But you can't avoid others completely because you need their help to progress through the level."

Pillar employs a simplistic, hand-drawn art style, and boasts a soundtrack that's quite lovely as well. It was originally released in February for consoles and on the Humble Store, but the Steam release will also support achievements and Steam trading cards. More information about the game, as well as a link to a free demo, can be found at pillar-game.com.

Andy Chalk

Andy has been gaming on PCs from the very beginning, starting as a youngster with text adventures and primitive action games on a cassette-based TRS80. From there he graduated to the glory days of Sierra Online adventures and Microprose sims, ran a local BBS, learned how to build PCs, and developed a longstanding love of RPGs, immersive sims, and shooters. He began writing videogame news in 2007 for The Escapist and somehow managed to avoid getting fired until 2014, when he joined the storied ranks of PC Gamer. He covers all aspects of the industry, from new game announcements and patch notes to legal disputes, Twitch beefs, esports, and Henry Cavill. Lots of Henry Cavill.