Throughout the game, the player solves various puzzles across the station while also finding the three astronauts still on board.

[3] A group of three astronauts, Aiden, Mila and Silas, are sent aboard The Espial across space to study a recently discovered alien civilization.

[5][6][7] PC Gamer praised its unique atmospheric experience and short story.

[2] Push Square rated the PlayStation 4 version a 6/10, praising its atmosphere but criticizing the theme and character development.

[4] Cubed3 rated the game a 7/10, praising the story but criticizing the "walking simulator"-like gameplay.