Stasis (video game)

Stasis is a 2D isometric point-and-click adventure game developed by The Brotherhood, an independent game development studio founded by Christopher Bischoff. The game was released in 2015 for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Stasis is set on the Groomlake, a derelict space station orbiting Neptune. Players take on the role of John Maracheck, a man who awakens from stasis with no memory of how he got there or what happened. As John explores the station, he uncovers horrific experiments and dark secrets while searching for his wife and daughter.

Gameplay involves navigating the isometric environments, solving puzzles, collecting items, and interacting with the environment and remaining crew members. The game is noted for its mature themes, graphic violence, and unsettling atmosphere. Many puzzles rely on combining items found throughout the Groomlake and using them in creative and sometimes gruesome ways. The narrative is revealed through environmental storytelling, diary entries, and conversations with other characters.

Stasis received positive reviews for its atmospheric visuals, sound design, engaging story, and challenging puzzles. The game utilizes a hand-painted art style, which contributes to its distinctive and unsettling visual aesthetic.