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Infinity Studio Creations · Published by Infinity Studio Creations · Official site ↗
Content notice: This game contains mild depictions of violence, including combat with visible blood effects. It also includes scenes of alcohol consumption and dark, psychological themes, including unsettling environments and disturbing imagery. Some players may find certain scenes intense or uncomfortable due to the atmosphere and psychological elements.
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
In a fractured medieval world, Chrysalis follows a knight whose fading grip on reality becomes a path to healing, as he learns that the corruption he sees may hold the key to understanding his past and reclaiming hope within himself.
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About this game
A psychological exploration experience where the world is not what it seems.
Step into a quiet, desolate realm shaped by perception, memory, and something… unseen. As Eren, you will explore a world that slowly begins to change — not around you, but through you.
As you explore, subtle visual distortions may appear — colors shifting, light behaving unnaturally, and the world itself feeling unstable. These moments are part of the experience, reflecting the fractured perception of the protagonist.
The Dark Realms of Chrysalis is a psychological, atmospheric exploration experience focused on subtle unease, perception, and discovery.
You play as Eren — a man shaped by war, memory, and something deeper that lingers beneath the surface of reality.
At first, the world appears familiar: a quiet forest, an abandoned village, a distant inn.
But something is off.
Not everything can be trusted — not the environment, not what you hear, and not even what you see.
🌑 A WORLD THAT SHIFTS WITH YOU
The environment subtly changes as you explore. Colors distort, sounds evolve, and reality itself begins to feel unstable.
🧠 PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPERIENCE
This is not about jump scares. It’s about tension, perception, and the feeling that something is wrong… before you understand why.
🎵 IMMERSIVE SOUND & ATMOSPHERE
Carefully layered audio and music create a constant sense of unease, guiding your emotions without telling you what to feel.
🗡 LIGHT COMBAT ELEMENTS
Engage in simple but impactful combat moments, including parry and counter mechanics that enhance tension rather than dominate the experience.
💬 FRAGMENTED NARRATIVE
Through subtle dialogue and environmental clues, you begin to piece together what is happening — and what has already happened.
This is just the beginning.
What you see may not be real.
What you feel… might be.
What to Expect
* A psychological, atmospheric experience focused on feeling and perception, not constant action
* A world that feels quiet, cold, and subtly wrong
* Moments of tension, unease, and uncertainty — rather than traditional horror or jumpscares
* Simple but impactful combat that supports the experience, not defines it
Note: At times, the experience may catch you off guard — not just with tension, but with unexpected moments of humor.
What This Game Is Not
* Not a fast-paced, combat-driven experience — combat is simple and supports the atmosphere, rather than aiming for deep or AAA-style mechanics
* Not a large open-world RPG filled with quests and systems
* Not a traditional, hand-holding experience — much of it is meant to be felt and interpreted
This is not a game about scale
It is a focused, atmospheric experience — built to make you feel something.
A world meant to be explored, not fully explained.
Inspired by an era of games where immersion, mood, and presence mattered more than size or complexity.
A Note on the Experience
This is an evolving indie project, and the experience may vary depending on your setup.
For the best immersion:
* Audio, graphics, and controls can be adjusted in the settings to match your preferences — the options are provided so you can tune the experience to your liking
* Performance can be tuned based on your system
Taking a moment to shape the experience to your liking will help you get the most out of it.
A Simple Understanding
This game is built with care and intention.
Step into it, adjust it to your liking, and let it unfold.
It won’t hold your hand — and that’s part of the experience.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i5-4460 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD RX 470
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any
- Additional Notes: This is an early prototype. Performance and requirements may change over time.
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: Intel i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any
- Additional Notes: This is an early prototype. Performance and requirements may change over time.
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
350+ Demo Downloads! Share Your Feedback
🎉 We've just passed 350+ demo downloads!Thank you so much to everyone who has downloaded and played the The Dark Realms of Chrysalis alpha demo. Your support truly means a lot!If you've had a chance to play, I'd love to hear your feedback. Whether it's bugs, gameplay, combat, controls, performance, or just your overall experience, every comment helps make the game better.📧 Email: dandrei@infinitystudiogames.com 💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/EGTNmrjGBPThank you for supporting Infinity Studio Creations and helping shape The Dark Realms of Chrysalis. I can't wait to share future updates with you!Read full article on Community Announcements (Dreagon)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Dark Realms of Chrysalis – Alpha Demo Announcement
Today marks a huge milestone for me.After years of dreaming about creating my own game, and years of learning game development, programming, level design, and everything else needed to make that dream possible, I'm finally releasing the Alpha Demo for The Dark Realms of Chrysalis.This demo contains approximately 20 minutes of gameplay, taking you from the beginning of the adventure through the first chapter of the world. It offers a glimpse into the atmosphere, exploration, combat, and the direction I want to take this project.This is an Alpha Demo, which means it is still an early version of the game. You may encounter bugs, balancing issues, placeholder content, rough edges, or mechanics that will continue to evolve throughout development. Every piece of feedback will help make the game better.If you decide to play, I'd love to hear your thoughts:Did you enjoy the experience? Would you want more?What was your favorite part?What frustrated you?Did the combat feel good enough? Did you use F for roll dodge?What would you like to see added or improved?Whether it's positive feedback, criticism, or bug reports, I genuinely appreciate every comment. Your feedback will help shape the future of the game.Thank you to everyone who has supported this project so far. Seeing people play something that started as a personal dream is an incredible feeling, and I'm excited to continue building this world together.If you enjoy the demo, please consider adding The Dark Realms of Chrysalis to your wishlist and following the project to stay updated as development continues.Thank you for playing, and welcome to Chrysalis.Here's 10 minutes of gameplay from The Dark Realms of Chrysalis.⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This video contains the opening section of the game. If you'd rather experience it yourself, you may want to skip it!If you'd like a taste of what awaits you before playing, enjoy the preview!The developer of The Dark Realms Of ChrysalisDanielRead full article on Community Announcements (Dreagon)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Journey Behind The Dark Realms of Chrysalis
Six years ago, I heard my friend Adisha's music for the very first time.The moment I listened to it, I had one thought:"One day, I want to build a world worthy of this music."At the time, I wasn't a game developer. I simply had a dream.Over the past six years, I've spent countless hours learning game development, game design, level design, programming, and everything else needed to turn that dream into reality.The journey hasn't been easy. There were moments when project files became corrupted, backups failed to restore, major systems broke without me understanding why, and bugs that took days, or even week, to solve. There were crashes that made me wonder if months of work had been lost forever, and there were many nights when I genuinely thought about giving up.But every setback became another lesson. Every problem I solved made me a better developer. Every obstacle pushed this project one step closer to becoming the game I had imagined all those years ago.Looking back, I'm glad I didn't quit.While I've collaborated with friends for inspiration, music, story discussions, ideas, and feedback, around 99% of The Dark Realms of Chrysalis has been created by me as a solo developer and game designer.Like many indie developers, I've also used high-quality assets to help bring this world to life. As one person, creating every model, animation, texture, sound, and visual effect from scratch simply isn't realistic. Instead, I've focused on building the world, designing the gameplay, writing the systems, crafting the atmosphere, and combining those assets into a cohesive experience that I hope feels unique.I also want to be honest about what to expect.This project is still in development. You'll likely come across bugs, rough edges, animations that aren't perfect, and systems that will continue to evolve. I'll do everything I can to fix issues, improve the experience, and keep polishing the game with every update. I don't expect perfection, but I do promise dedication and co...Read full article on Community Announcements (Dreagon)Patch NotesOfficial
Pre-Alpha Development Update: New Combat & Companions
Development Update – Combat, Companions & Dark SecretsGreetings, travelers!Development on the Pre-Alpha Demo of The Dark Realms of Chrysalis is progressing every day, and I wanted to share a small glimpse of what's waiting for you.Over the past few days I've been expanding and polishing several core gameplay systems, including:🗡️ Improved melee combat with more impactful visual effects.👹 New enemies that hide throughout the frozen wilderness, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.🤝 Companion support, allowing allies like Marty the Dwarf to fight alongside you during your journey.✨ Mysterious magical phenomena scattered across the world, hinting that Chrysalis hides far darker secrets than they first appear.This is still a Pre-Alpha, so many systems are being refined, but every update brings the world one step closer to the vision I have for the game.The first playable demo is getting closer, and I can't wait to hear your feedback once it's in your hands.Thank you for following this solo development journey.If you enjoy what you see, please consider adding The Dark Realms of Chrysalis to your Wishlist—it truly helps an indie developer like me.See you soon in Chrysalis.— DanielRead full article on Community Announcements (Dreagon)AnnouncementsOfficial
10-Minute Gameplay Demo Coming Within the Next 10 Days!
Greetings, travelers!I'm excited to announce that the first playable demo of The Dark Realms of Chrysalis will be available within the next 10 days.This 10-minute pre-alpha gameplay demo offers an early look at the world of Chrysalis, where you'll explore mysterious environments, meet the first characters, and face your first major challenge...Defeat the TrollDeep within the world, a powerful Troll awaits. Your goal is to track it down and defeat it—but be prepared, as it won't be an easy fight.This is only the beginning of the journey. While many systems are still under development, this demo showcases the atmosphere, exploration, and direction of the project.Your feedback will be invaluable in helping shape the future of The Dark Realms of Chrysalis. Every comment, bug report, and suggestion helps make the game better.If you're excited for the demo, don't forget to Wishlist the game on Steam and follow the project for future updates.Thank you for supporting this solo development journey. I can't wait to share Chrysalis with you!— Daniel Solo Developer of The Dark Realms of ChrysalisRead full article on Community Announcements (Dreagon)
