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Residual Light

Neo Star Studios · Published by Neo Star Studios

Content notice: Contains violent or gory content that may not be appropriate for all audiences.

Last updated 28 Sept 2026

Residual Light is a slow-burn psychological horror game set in a fractured world where reality cannot be trusted, places feel familiar without explanation, and rest is never truly safe.

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About this game

Residual Light is a slow-burn psychological horror game set in a fractured world where reality cannot be trusted, places feel familiar without explanation, and rest is never truly safe.

You play as Naomi, stranded on an empty road, searching for somewhere to stop, just for the night. But the world around her behaves strangely. Paths appear where none existed. Sounds repeat. Spaces feel remembered rather than discovered.

As she explores abandoned environments and fragmented spaces, moments of clarity become rare. The only relief comes from sitting… resting… letting everything go quiet… before continuing again.

But something is wrong with her perception.
Something is missing.
And something is waiting to be understood.

GAMEPLAY

  • Brutal combat - sudden, desperate encounters that feel raw, violent, and deeply unsettling.

  • Atmospheric exploration through shifting, dreamlike environments

  • Psychological horror focused on tension, perception, and unease — not constant jumpscares

  • Environmental storytelling that reveals meaning slowly and indirectly

  • Minimal guidance - observe, listen, and interpret what feels wrong

  • Rest points that interrupt reality and blur the line between waking and dreaming

The world does not behave consistently.
Memory cannot be trusted.
Not everything can be reached.
Not everything should be understood.

CONTENT WARNING

This game contains disturbing psychological themes, intense atmosphere, and imagery implying physical and psychological trauma. Player discretion is advised.

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or better
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3070 / AMD RX 6800 or better
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device

Supported Languages

English*
*languages with full audio support

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