Steam: Free indie game blends mystery, rhythm and visual novel – #1 in charts with 93% positive reviews

Vivid/stasis is a newly released exploration adventure that blends rhythm-based and puzzle elements. Launched on July 5, the indie game is completely free on Steam. Developed by Team Vividstasis and published by Hajimeli and SKY HOUR WORKS, it has quickly climbed to the top of Steam’s “Trending Free” chart.

Players awaken alone on a drifting research station, with no memory and no clear destination. The sterile corridors, flickering lights and cryptic messages hint at a deeper mystery. Scattered throughout the station are clues about an experimental process that transforms emotions into physical spaces – known as "Vivid Chambers." In this emotionally charged environment, you begin to uncover what happened here and, ultimately, who you really are.

Gameplay in vivid/stasis centers on puzzles and rhythm. To navigate the mysterious environment, players must solve challenges that pulse with a hidden beat. Doors open only in sync with the rhythm, platforms shift to the tempo and every interaction feels tied to an underlying pulse. Rhythm isn’t just a quick-time feature – it’s woven into the fabric of the world. While the game forgoes combat, it builds tension through the careful use of light, sound and movement.