What Lies in the Multiverse cover

What Lies in the Multiverse

Critic score1 critic
First release
Mar 04, 2022
Publisher
Untold Tales
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Platform, Puzzle · Action, Comedy

What Lies in the Multiverse is a story-driven 2D adventure that one could call a dramatic comedy. Filled to the brim with hilarious, cartoonish hijinks, the narrative also presents the player with mature and deep themes like death, envy, and obsession.

Also known as 【Multiverse】マルチバース:次元を超えた冒険

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Storyline
When a gifted boy (known only as The Kid) is zapped into a totally new universe, he encounters Everett - a sarcastic, eccentric, and mysterious scientist with the power to shift dimensions. Bonded with a dangerous mutual curiosity for parallel worlds, they embark on an investigation into the unknown. Together they venture off to a strange island where they will find key answers about Everett's past and the universe, all while being hunted by old yet dubious acquaintances who are looking to capture them and put a stop to their dimension shifting shenanigans.Read more

When a gifted boy (known only as The Kid) is zapped into a totally new universe, he encounters Everett - a sarcastic, eccentric, and mysterious scientist with the power to shift dimensions. Bonded with a dangerous mutual curiosity for parallel worlds, they embark on an investigation into the unknown. Together they venture off to a strange island where they will find key answers about Everett's past and the universe, all while being hunted by old yet dubious acquaintances who are looking to capture them and put a stop to their dimension shifting shenanigans.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Mar 04, 2022
PlayStation 4
Mar 04, 2022
Xbox One
Mar 04, 2022
All 5 release dates
Nintendo Switch
Mar 04, 2022
PlayStation 5
Mar 04, 2022
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
story driven

At a Glance

Critic Score
90

Overview

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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 519 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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