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A Light in the Dark

Narrator, STORIA, CreSpirit · Published by Sekai Project · Official site ↗

Very Positive — 93% positive (1,737 reviews) · 12 achievements

Last updated 27 Sept 2026

──We cannot choose in this unfair world.The rich boy stuck in his never changing daily life...The fierce girl struggling for survival...Two people in totally opposite positions in life.In the face of confusion and the choices before them, what will they find...?

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3 Sept 2026Lowest: £12.79 · Highest: £12.7911 Oct 2026

Indie, Casual · 2018 · More £5 - £15 games

Navigate through the contrasting lives of a wealthy boy and a struggling girl in A Light in the Dark. This 2018 indie game from CreSpirit and STORIA presents a unique exploration of choice and consequence.

About this game

──We cannot choose in this unfair world.

Hao-Chen Jiang did not understand what it was when he opened his eyes. Before him was a dim and dreary room that he had not seen before. Trying to get up to turn on the lights, he finds that his arms are tied behind him and that is when he realizes that he's been kidnapped. It is then that a mysterious girl appears before him and with a look of disdain tells him that he's been kidnapped and unless his family agrees to pay a ransom he has no chance to escape. But perhaps there is more to this than just money...

The rich boy stuck in his never changing daily life...
The fierce girl struggling for survival...
Two people in totally opposite positions in life.

During his days of imprisonment, they will learn of a world they were never aware of which will crumble away at their deep-rooted prejudices. In the face of confusion and the choices before them, what will they find...?

A Light in the Dark is an original visual novel game from the creative minds of CreSpirit (Developers of Rabi-Ribi), Storia (Developers of Dong-jin Rice-hime) and Narrator (Developers of Companion).

The game features a story part and an interactive part where Hao-Chen can examine the items around him as he tries to formulate a plan to escape his kidnappers but beware of your stamina! A Light in the Dark also features multiple endings and language options in English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

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Minimum:
  • OS *: 32/64-bit Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz Pentium 4
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1280 x 720
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Supported Languages

English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese*, Russian
*languages with full audio support

Latest news

  • Patch NotesOfficial

    [Next Fest] Demo Update: Major Expansion to The Last Leaf

    https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/33017256/9a45984974672546a0f8098fa2b515ba59806950.png Good afternoon, everyone… or good midnight, rather. Beyond the Curtains, a cozy idle game about watching the world through a window, is officially participating in the Steam Next Fest! Thank you so much for following our progress — we've been working hard, and we're excited to share what's new. Demo Update We've pushed a major update to the demo just in time for Next Fest: ・Theme 1 — The Last Leaf: Most of the main content is now available, including several story phases and an ending.  ※ Some events and sound effects are still works in progress. ・Theme 2 — Scenic Tour: The opening section is now playable, along with an original track composed by artist Oli Jan specifically for this theme. If you've played a previous version of the demo, there's a lot of new content waiting for you. ─────────────────────── We'd Love Your Feedback Beyond the Curtains moves at a very different pace from most games. There are no tutorials, no objectives, just a window, some time, and whatever you make of it. That's exactly why your reactions matter so much to us. We'll be updating the demo throughout Next Fest and using your feedback to fine-tune the final release. Did you accidentally discover something was clickable? Did the waiting feel a little too long? Whatever you felt, please let us know in the comments — we're reading everything. ─────────────────────── After Next Fest Playing and leaving a review during Next Fest would be a huge help to us — but no pressure if you're busy. The demo will remain available after the event, so feel free to come back whenever you're ready. ːkoimusu4ː See you in the next update. https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/33017256/04c81e510aae8a0e3cdf77dfaa950ffdbe94c1b9.gif
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    New suspense adventure "Alice's World" is out now! Guide a young girl through a desolate world to find her way home.

    https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33017256/337934ac0846d270922155405ee6b675eb7c3c90.jpghttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2439560/_/ "Alice's World" is a 2D narrative puzzle adventure game. The story follows the protagonist, Alice, who awakens in a desolate world and hears "your" voice. You will guide her as she explores the ruins and heads toward the high tower in search of a way home. Throughout the adventure, she will encounter various characters and face difficult dilemmas. Your choices will influence Alice's growth, leading her toward different endings. Price: $12.59 (10% OFF) Playtime: 3 - 5 Hours Voice Over: Japanese https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33017256/166ba6c0cd66ac6b660754341042c8a72983067e.jpg Produced by Chang Heng (creator of A Light in the Dark) in collaboration with character designer Nuda, the game features voice acting by Aoyama Yoshino (voice of Hitori Gotoh in Bocchi the Rock!), bringing this story to life. https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33017256/b49d52caa40ed999c4231937661499124b6de4ac.jpg You play no role but yourself. You are simply "You"—the player in front of the screen guiding her. Explore the hidden stories behind this desolate world and peel back the layers to reveal the truth. Exquisite Japanese-style art and full voice acting deliver an immersive experience. https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33017256/9e79f45938240209d61449759220516509a38062.jpghttps://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33017256/4d1759dee13a21b06e099af803e9f7edc449b451.gifhttps://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33017256/5ce9f493a362e4612d5c59280c0b2e85a08cc70a.gif https://store.steampowered.com/app/2439560/Alices_World/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2648940/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/986280/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/766280/
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    "Alice's World" Steam Page released, the girl hears "your" voice from in front of the screen

    https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33017256/bcb8ac1e2aa0c4c98220fb152a0303ecce06e954.png Alice's World is a story-driven 2D adventure puzzle game. The girl opens her eyes in a desolate world, and hears "your" voice from in front of the screen. You can direct her actions, help her solve mysteries, evade dangers, and find a way to leave this place. Of course, you could also choose not to do so, or even worse, deliberately guide her to death... Just kidding, you surely wouldn't do that, right? https://store.steampowered.com/app/2439560/Alices_World/ https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33017256/b49d52caa40ed999c4231937661499124b6de4ac.jpg 【Game Features】 There is no role-playing! You are yourself, sitting in front of the screen, guiding the in-game character. Explore the stories hidden behind the desolate world, unravel the truth layer by layer. Exquisite Japanese-style art and full voice acting bring an immersive experience. https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33017256/9e79f45938240209d61449759220516509a38062.jpghttps://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33017256/4d1759dee13a21b06e099af803e9f7edc449b451.gifhttps://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33017256/ecf8e07845fac84ee2d416a0815515e55ad313e2.jpg 【Story Rich】 https://store.steampowered.com/app/986280/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/766280/
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  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    "Beyond the Curtains" - Cozy Game Condensing the Stories of Townsfolk

    A Serene Story through the Window https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/33017256/04c81e510aae8a0e3cdf77dfaa950ffdbe94c1b9.gif Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in a tranquil story unfolding beyond the window. Leisurely observe the landscapes and passing people through the window, capturing moments of soothing tranquility. Poetry of Objects https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/33017256/20d0e62fce455718faeab30038d7f09cfa8d3d77.gif Feeling the owner's profound emotions story through the evolving objects in the room. Enjoy at Your Own Pace https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/33017256/09dcd9d86538d019a27d52b415639ff54a10e4d2.gif Liberate yourself from stress and pressure, taking control of the game's progression at your own pace. With no fear of missing anything, you can savor a delightful healing time. Add to Wishlist https://store.steampowered.com/app/2648940
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  • Patch NotesOfficial

    A Light in the Dark Japanese Voice Update Now Live

    Thank you to all Steam users who have waited patiently for this! The Japanese voice audio update for A Light in the Dark has been pushed out today. Users who already own A Light in the Dark can enjoy the game with professional Japanese voice actresses voicing the two main heroines of this game. Isn’t it about time to load up the game and enjoy the story of A Light in the Dark once more? And for everyone who hasn’t picked it up yet, A Light in the Dark will on sale tomorrow at 10am with a 30% discount for one week to promote this major update! Japanese Voice Cast: Older Girl (CV: Kubo Yurika) Young Girl (CV: Ichinose Kana) In addition, the A Light in the Dark soundtrack has been added to the official Youtube channel of developer CreSpirit. For fans of the music, click the link below to add the soundtrack to your Youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyr9a9FYNbkFjsZsZVZay42YrBDtxppu5 Please Note: Since this update is based off of the console port, there are some things that users should keep in mind. After updating the game, you will be prompted on whether or not to copy over existing save data from the previous version of A Light in the Dark upon starting up the game If you don’t have any existing save data then this prompt will not appear upon startup The prompt to copy over existing save data will only appear the first time you start the game after applying the new update If you select ‘Yes’, the transfer process will start and you will be able to continue playing the game with your existing save data If you select ‘No’, the transfer process will not happen and you will need to start over with no save data For further questions or if you need assistance, you can contact us at service@crespirit.com
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