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Sigils of Elohim

Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac • 2014

Should you play it?

Sigils of Elohim is a free mini-game prelude to Croteam’s upcoming first-person puzzler The Talos Principle that challenges players to solve dozens of challenging sigil puzzles under the watchful eye of Elohim.

What works

  • Free to play
  • Challenging and engaging puzzles
  • Calming and atmospheric music
  • Unlockable rewards for the talos principle
  • Pleasant minimalist graphics

Things to keep in mind

  • Short overall length
  • Lack of replay incentives or leaderboards
  • No customization or narrative
  • Some reward codes may not always work
  • No settings options for audio or display

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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Sigils of Elohim: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Story, Violence, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Exploration, Creativity.

Last update: 22/08/2026