What Lies in the Multiverse is a story-driven puzzle platformer developed by Studio Voyager, released in 2022 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The core mechanic centers on switching between parallel versions of the same world in real time — mid-air if necessary — transforming obstacles, hazards, and enemies depending on which reality is active. These dimension shifts make gravity and environmental layout central puzzle elements throughout the game's pixel-art levels, which span temples, towns, harbors, and wilderness settings. The narrative follows an eccentric, reality-hopping figure named Everett alongside a diverse cast that includes mad scientists, secret agents, and monks. While the tone leans toward comedic and cartoonish, the story engages with heavier themes such as death, envy, and obsession. The result is a dramatic comedy that balances lighthearted adventure with emotionally substantive storytelling.
When a gifted boy (known only as The Kid) is zapped into a totally new universe, he encounters Everett - a sarcastic, eccentric, and mysterious scientist with the power to shift dimensions. Bonded with a dangerous mutual curiosity for parallel worlds, they embark on an investigation into the unknown. Together they venture off to a strange island where they will find key answers about Everett's past and the universe, all while being hunted by old yet dubious acquaintances who are looking to capture them and put a stop to their dimension shifting shenanigans.
