Master Light and Dark powers to counter opposing enemies in this fast-paced pixel-art roguelite with 15-minute runs and escalating waves.

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“You launch it thinking you will play for a bit. Then you look at the clock and realize you have been chasing the perfect run for an hour.”
Linux Game Consortium

“Torch of Shadows isn't exactly relaxing. The pace picks up steadily, and the tension builds as time goes on.”
Game Hall

“The short play sessions, the polarity-based combat system, and the development team’s ongoing post-launch updates combine to create an experience that respects the player’s time and intelligence.”
One Digital Entertainment

About This Game

Master both Light and Dark at the same time, or get overwhelmed trying.
A fast, skill-based roguelite where the wrong choice doesn’t just slow you down, it kills your run.

Fight through relentless waves, react instantly, and build around two opposing forces that must be used together.

Every decision pushes the balance further.
Will you control both… or collapse under them?

Opposites Must Collide

Creatures of Light and Darkness invade in endless waves.

They cannot be defeated normally.

Use Light against Dark.
Use Dark against Light.

Attack incorrectly, and you waste time.
In harder runs, you even heal them.

Combat is not about damage.
It is about recognition, timing, and fast decisions under pressure.

Core Features

  • 15-minute high-intensity survival runs

  • Dual progression system: Light & Dark

  • Build-defining upgrades every level

  • Boss fights at critical milestones

  • Dynamic maps with escalating chaos

  • Leaderboard for competitive runs

Build, Adapt, Survive

Defeat enemies to collect Sun Fragments and Moon Particles.

Unlock permanent upgrades across both Light and Dark paths.

Every run changes your build.
Every build changes how you survive.

10 Corrupted Realms

  • 10 handcrafted maps

  • 10 unique bosses with distinct mechanics

  • 50 Pylons tied to map-specific systems

Each region introduces new threats and mechanics.

Defeat the boss.
Cleanse the souls.
Restore the altar.

Move forward.

Pylon & Soul Minigames

Reclaiming the world is not just combat.

  • 10+ Pylon minigames (timing, mechanics, reaction)

  • 10+ Soul challenges (offensive & defensive rewards)

Fail them, and the region remains unstable.
Master them, and you take control back.

Roguelite Structure

  • Randomized upgrade paths

  • Light / Dark synergy builds

  • Escalating enemy intensity

  • Elite enemies and late-game pressure

Progression helps.
But execution decides everything.

The Endgame

Defeat all bosses.
Restore all altar fragments.

Then something else awakens.

Beyond Light.
Beyond Darkness.

WARNING: This game contains flashing lights and intense visual effects.

System Requirements

Windows
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i3-3220 / AMD FX-4300
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 / NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 / AMD R7 240
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Optimized for smooth experience at 1080p resolution.
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 20.04+ / SteamOS 3.0+
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 / AMD equivalent
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 compatible GPU (Intel HD Graphics 4000 / AMD / NVIDIA)
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Tested on Steam Deck. Optimized for 720p resolution.
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