Shardlight (2016)
- Developer
- Wadjet Eye Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 798 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 8.6 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A slow, atmospheric point-and-click adventure set in a grim post-apocalyptic world where you solve puzzles and uncover a mystery as a determined protagonist.
post-apocalypticatmosphericstory richpoint & clickpixel graphicsmysterybleakpuzzle heavy
What players say
Players praise the post-apocalyptic atmosphere, full voice acting, and solid story with three endings. Puzzles are light and well-clued, avoiding moon logic, making it accessible. It is short but satisfying, though some find it falls short of classics like Gemini Rue.
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