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Watch trailer on Steam ↗NightFall Shade
Kirill Fatkin, Middle Way Games · Published by Spaghetti Cat
Content notice: The game contains scenes of violence and gore, use of drugs and alcohol.
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
2D real-time survival action. A somber journey through lands ravaged by a long siege. Extensive and complex combat, hardcore survival and deep immersion. Heal the heart of an old castle... or share its darkness.
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Embark on a harrowing journey through lands besieged by darkness in NightFall Shade. Engage in intense real-time battles and navigate the perilous paths of an old castle, choosing to heal or embrace its shadows.
About this game

Versatile and flexible combat system
Two fighting stances - A Duelist with a free hand and a Knight with a shield. Each of them has its own set of attacks and features in defense, allowing you to quickly adapt to each opponent.
Strikes and defenses go through three zones, each with its own characteristics and effects when taking damage. Any blow can be deflected with a perfect block and answered with an instant counterattack – even the most desperate situation can be saved with skill.
Reaction is important not only in defense, but also in attack, when rhythmically execution a variety of combos.
Realistic armor and injury system
The main character's heavy metal armor can withstand many blows, taking away stamina, but not life. But even such protection can be pierced at vulnerable points and penetrated with a crushing weapon. Bleeding from wounds can be much more dangerous than the wounds themselves, and a weakened character immediately becomes easy prey. In addition, there is a complex injury system that affects the character both in combat and when exploring locations.
The same system applies to opponents - a fight with a distraught citizen may end in a couple of blows, but a fight with a knight will become a deadly game of survival.
Intense battles with a variety of opponents
Every opponent is deadly – in these lands, even the weakest and most pitiful creatures desperately cling to life. The enemies have the same skills as the main character: they can deflect attacks, dodge, make combos and counterattacks.
Those who live in the darkest corners can also mutate, completely changing...
Shaping your character's personality through a diet system and exploring locations
The choice of food, drinks and medicines determines what spiritual and physical characteristics the character will have. Hunger, thirst, immunity and psyche directly affect the image of the main character, allowing him to develop ... or degrade.
Even the locations themselves can have different effects on health and psyche: dark rooms stoke panic, and the bodies of fallen opponents weaken the immune system.
However, it is not necessary to keep the character in good shape – you can also play from psychoses and diseases, allowing madness and infection to take over.
Immersive craft, repair and surgery
Abandoned camps and safe rooms are places to rest and work with supplies. When entering a camp, first of all, light a fire - to gain access to various activities:
Cooking
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Repair
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Surgery
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A world open for exploration
Complex locations with many hidden paths and secrets. To get to the next level, it is not necessary to kill the boss or look for the key to the door – you can find a secret passage and get through it, although this path is also far from easy.
The increasing difficulty of passing is expressed not only in the opponents, but also in the collected items, which differ from biome to biome: in the forest you can find many useful (and not very useful) plants, in city warehouses – food and medicines, and in the depths of the besieged castle supplies have long run out – only darkness and despair remain.
Hand-drawn graphics
All elements of the game, from the characters and locations to the interface, are hand–drawn - creating an atmosphere and emphasizing the aesthetics of the game world.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E5200
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 9800GTX+ (1GB)
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 9 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 560
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 9 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
A New Entry in the Chronicles
When the fire lights the road once more travelers will gather again. Among them will be thosewho hear the call of the ancient castle.If fate is kind,our paths will cross on July 16 at Convergence Showcase Wishlist NightFall Shade:Read full article on Community Announcements (shaposrg)AnnouncementsOfficial
😌 Our first 10,000 wishlists
Thanks for having our back. Thanks for risking your time to stop by our campfire. 🔥10,000 wishlists. To some, it's just a number. To us? Ten thousand burning torches in the dark. You're the reason our swords haven't shattered on monster bones yet. Thanks for not being afraid to put on the heavy armor of patience.P.S. 10k is just the first wall. See you in the dark, Wanderer. We won't let you down.Read full article on Community Announcements (shaposrg)AnnouncementsOfficial
We're heading to the MGN Indie Game Carnival 2026!
Hey folks, we've got some awesome news. Our project has been officially selected to take part in the festival. All holiday week long, NightFall Shade will be in the spotlight alongside other cool indie games. Dates: April 30 through May 6. Head over to the event page, find NightFall Shade, and add it to your wishlist!Read full article on Community Announcements (shaposrg)






