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Vanished Puzzle Quest is a single player action game with mystery, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by Saltium Games and was released on March 19, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Vanished is an immersive, first-person puzzle adventure where an encroaching fog of forgetfulness which has robbed everyone at the Great Centers of Islamic Science of their memories and you must now battle against a mysterious foe to reclaim memory, history, and purpose. To escape the fog, you’ll need to follow a trail of hidden clues and overcome harrowing challenges to unravel the mystery beh…

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93%Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews
story6 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions

  • Engaging and enjoyable puzzles with a mix of easy to moderate difficulty, providing a good brain workout.
  • Educational and historically informative, showcasing fascinating medieval Islamic scientific inventions and artifacts.
  • Polished visuals and art style that enhance the gaming experience, combined with good music and offline play support.
  • Some puzzles, particularly the astrolabe, can be frustrating due to unclear solutions or minor bugs.
  • Achievement system issues with several achievements not triggering properly, disappointing achievement hunters.
  • Point-and-click mechanics can be slow or clunky at times, and lack of interactable object highlights leads to some pixel hunting and player frustration.
  • story

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    46% positive mentions, 31% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions

    The story of the game is generally praised for being engaging, educational, and well-balanced between tension and adventure, particularly highlighting its unique theme of rediscovering medieval Islamic scientific inventions. While some users wish for deeper world-building and a more intricate narrative progression, the story is considered a strong point that complements the puzzle gameplay effectively.

    • “The underlying story is the rediscovery and documenting of the incredible Islamic scientific inventions of the medieval period, while pursuing the evil inventor who has tried to remove all memory of them.”
    • “Great puzzle game with great story and educational twist.”
    • “Story was a high point as it managed to hit that nice spot between horror, tension, and adventure.”
    • “But I wish there was a story to it and puzzles were drip-fed instead, with some world building.”
    • “I don't even know what I did to advance on the tri-thing in the very first quest to trigger it as done.”
    • “Hopefully this can get some traction and warrant a sequel with a bigger, more complex story and puzzles, even if they need to charge for it.”
  • gameplay

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The gameplay is polished and responsive, offering a satisfying experience, especially for fans of history and steampunk gadgets. Some puzzles, like the astrolabe in the Rabat level, can be challenging but are mechanically sound.

    • “If you like history and steampunk gadgets and mechanical instruments.”
    • “That damn astrolabe in Rabat level, nothing wrong with it mechanically, just took me a while to figure it out.”
    • “The gameplay feels polished and responsive, making each level satisfying to complete.”
  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is well-received and considered a strong positive aspect, complementing the story effectively.

    • “The music is also quite good.”
    • “Also enjoyed the story and the music.”
  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The stability of the game is affected by some bugs, particularly in puzzles involving the astrolabe and rotating dials, which can cause confusion by displaying incorrect symbols.

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Vanished: Puzzle Quest is praised for its smooth performance and well-optimized design, contributing to an enjoyable and seamless gameplay experience.

    • “Vanished: Puzzle Quest is a genuinely enjoyable puzzle game that stands out for its smooth performance and thoughtful design.”
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Vanished Puzzle Quest is a action game with mystery, medieval and historical themes. Common tags for Vanished Puzzle Quest include educational, linear, exploration, family friendly, free to play and others.

Vanished Puzzle Quest is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Vanished Puzzle Quest was released on March 19, 2026.

Vanished Puzzle Quest was developed by Saltium Games.

Vanished Puzzle Quest has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Vanished Puzzle Quest for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Vanished Puzzle Quest is a single player game.

Similar games include The House of Da Vinci, Rime - Escape Room Game, Aurora Hills: Chapter 1, Boxes: Lost Fragments, The Inheritance of Crimson Manor and others.