Pactus co-op fantasy puzzler game seeks funding for Linux via Windows PC. Which is the creative work of developer Le Studio Imaginaire. Working to hit it goal via Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. Parisian developer Le Studio Imaginaire has officially unveiled its upcoming first-person co-op fantasy puzzle adventure, Pactus. Due to release on Steam in Q4 2023. The stylized puzzler pits players as a Warlock. Along with a powerful Pact formed through the union of a demonic Wendigo and a human Magician. Going against the extremist Church of Humanity. That test of fate is also coming to Linux:

Pactus was built on Unreal Engine 4. ...prioritizing porting the game to other platforms, Linux included. After the initial PC release.

Pactus will not offer a day one release, as stated. According to the email reply, the Unreal Engine 4 title does have plans to release a native Linux build. Due to giving Linux players a chance to face the challenges of the crusade. Pactus campaign is off to a casual start. Due to raising 15,000€ ($15,468 USD) by Friday, December 30th. While the story takes place generations after a crusade against the harmony between man and demon. To survive the affliction of the church, the Warlock enters into a magical slumber. Due to awaken in an age of peace. Instead, it reemerged in a world built on the bodies of its kin.

Pactus Kickstarter Trailer

Up to two players will guide the Wendigo and Magician. While working through intricate puzzles as they seek to escape the confines of an ornate and maze-like cathedral. Inspired by games like the icy co-op adventure We Were Here. Pactus focuses on teamwork to create a game that friends and family can play. Each character brings something different to the adventure. Using stealth as the crafty Wendigo or call upon the spells of the Magician. All due to forge a path forward. Only together can they evade their enemies and solve the puzzles. Then escape to find their sanctuary. There is also a Windows PC Demo available on Steam. If you can find a couple of people, the Demo is playable on Linux via Proton.

Features:

Two-player co-op asymmetrical gameplay

Increasingly difficult puzzles that take time to solve

Learning and casting more than 40 magical spells to work through the game

Crafty enemies and epic bosses to face

Hidden passageways and secrets to explore. While learning about the lore

To help flesh Pactus out into a rich and engaging experience. Now Le Studio Imaginaire has launched a Kickstarter campaign. Due to gain funding through Kickstarter. Then the studio can bring on third party artists to:

Develop more 2D artwork

Improve the in-game music

Create an extended soundtrack