Studio Lifeforms Reveals Etre, an Action Game Set Inside an Alien Mind
The debut footage shows a narrative-driven adventure on Orbis, a planet-scale alien mind, with combat inspired by Remedy's Control.
Studio Lifeforms has debuted the first footage of its upcoming action adventure game Etre. The game is set on Orbis, described as a planet-scale alien mind on the brink of awakening.
The player controls a character named Xyle, who arrives at the sentient cityscape in search of his soulmate Atel. Combat is movement-based, with enemies that include environmental anomalies and living geometry.
Studio Lifeforms cites Remedy's Control as the primary mechanical influence. Etre features semi-open exploration alongside its narrative-driven structure.
A Steam page for Etre is live and includes several clips of the game. According to pcgamer.com, the footage was shown for the first time in this debut.
Visual Direction and Release Status
In October 2025, Studio Lifeforms said the game's visuals are inspired by graphic novels of the 1970s and 1980s. The studio has not announced a release date for Etre.
Quick answers
What is Etre about?
Etre is a narrative-driven action game set on Orbis, a planet-scale alien mind. The player controls Xyle, who searches for his soulmate Atel in a sentient cityscape.
What games influenced Etre?
Studio Lifeforms cites Remedy's Control as the primary mechanical influence, with semi-open exploration and movement-based combat.
Is there a release date for Etre?
No. Studio Lifeforms has not announced a release date.