PHi: The Broken Strings
Dive into a new world with PHi: The Broken Strings as we get to see just how far along the journey of PHi the game has taken
Those on the market for a new puzzle-platforming title out there, can now turn their eyes toward what PHi: The Broken Strings is going to be offering up to the world. This is a new title on the way from Kyrel Games that aims to the PS5, Switch, and PC when it is all ready for us to experience. However, the bigger news here today is that those looking to have a chance to experience PHi a bit early on the PC will have that chance with a demo coming to Steam on March 27th. That is still way ahead of the proposed final release in Q4 2026, so that might show quite a bit of promise to the world looking to have an experience like this.
As you can see in the following video for PHi: The Broken Strings, we will be heading into another weird and large world as a puppet. One that will need to navigate the lands and obstacles before it as we also solve puzzles along the way. That is not highlighted all that much in the video we have currently, but given that this is a 3D puzzle platforming video game, that feels about par the course. PHi is giving off some heavy Little Nightmare vibes to it too, so maybe we will see some vastly darker tones come in as the game expands out further. Given that it is slated to go into a round of Kickstarter funding, we are at the prototype phase and things can vastly shift as the development carries forward. Have a look and see what could be coming to your screens very soon.
PHi: The Broken Strings — Steam Demo
Delve into an emotional journey through a mysterious Puppet world as “PHi”. Solve puzzles, and uncover a deeply woven and relatable story. Go through each level, gaining unique experiences in this 3D puzzle platformer.
What does it mean to feel?
In PHi: The Broken Strings, emotions aren’t just told—they are experienced. A lost boy awakens in a strange puppet world, drawn forward by a force he doesn’t understand. The walls creak with whispers of forgotten memories, the puzzles reflect struggles of the heart, and every step forward is a test—one that demands more than just skill, but understanding.
As he ventures deeper, guided by a voice he can’t fully trust, he begins to question: Is this world shaping him, or is he shaping it?
Each level in PHi, isn’t just a series of obstacles — it’s a journey through emotions. You’ll feel the weight of sorrow in an environment that seems to trap you in its silence. You’ll sense the anxiety of an ever-changing labyrinth where nothing is certain. But as you progress, you’ll also experience hope, resilience, and the quiet comfort of nostalgia.
This isn’t just a game—it’s an exploration of the very emotions that make us human.
Features:
- Puzzles With Striking Emotional Experiences – Solve puzzles that aren’t just about logic but about feeling.
- Handcrafted Environments – Each level is designed to invoke a distinct emotional vibe.
- A Mysterious & Thought-Provoking Story – Inspired by real-life emotions and experiences.
- A World Built On Metaphors & Imagination – A surreal yet relatable universe that unfolds as you explore.
Do you agree that PHi looks and feels like a few of the other titles we have seen before or will it find a way to truly stand out down the line? Will it lean into some of the nightmares this could all bring or will it lean into an uplifting side of things as we get the emotions placed on this little puppet? When in 2026 will the game finally land and will it be able to beat that Q4 timeline that was set down? Crawl on down to the comment section to leave those thoughts and then discuss it all. There is still a lot more to come for PHi: The Broken Strings, so please keep an eye out here for all of that and everything else we have to share for all of our video games out there.
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