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VeinLight
Dig, trade, and survive in this pixel-art roguelite. The darkness drains your life, but your voice is your shield: Speak into your microphone to ward off the shadows! Fill your daily quota to upgrade your gear, or face the wrath of the Cave Troll. Remember: Silence brings death.

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Features
Single-player
Online Co-op
Family Sharing
Profile Features Limited 
Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔
Turkish ✔
German ✔

Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“VeinLight features experimental mechanics like voice interaction. As a solo developer, I want to see how players react to the microphone mechanics and shape the game together with the community. Early Access is the best way for me to perfect the horror balance and difficulty using player feedback.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I plan to keep the game in Early Access for approximately 6 to 12 months. This duration may change based on player feedback and the scope of new content I decide to add.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“I plan for the full version to include more mine levels (biomes), new and more terrifying creatures, enhanced storytelling, and a wider variety of 'fate' cards. I also aim to further polish the UI and the voice recognition system.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The core loop of the game is fully playable. Players can mine, trade with the merchant, use their voice to keep the light alive, and escape the Cave Troll. Roguelite elements and the 'Luck Graveyard' system are active.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes, I plan to increase the price moderately upon full release as new content and features are added.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“I will communicate directly with players via the Steam Community Hub and my Discord server. I will closely monitor feedback, especially regarding microphone sensitivity and game difficulty balance, and update the game accordingly.”
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About This Game

VeinLight is a tense, atmospheric survival roguelite where you are alone against the crushing weight of a daily quota and the encroaching darkness.

🗣️ SCREAM TO SURVIVE

Forget staying silent. In VeinLight, your voice is your lifeline. The darkness in the mines is toxic—staying in the shadows drains your health. If your torch runs out, you have one last defense: Speak, sing, or scream into your microphone. Your voice pushes back the damage of the darkness. Keep talking to stay alive until you find the light!

⛏️ THE DAILY GRIND

You have one job: Fill the quota.

  • Mine & Collect: Gather coal, rare ores, and mushrooms.

  • Manage Time: The clock is ticking. You must fill the plate before nightfall.

  • Upgrade: Sell your loot to the merchant. Buy better pickaxes, lanterns, and potions to dig deeper.

👹 PUNISHMENT AWAITS

Failure is not an option. If you miss your daily quota, the Cave Troll awakens. This massive beast patrols the mines in the evening, hunting down those who didn't work hard enough. It cannot be killed—only escaped.

💀 ROGUELITE MECHANICS

  • Permadeath: If you fall, you lose your inventory and upgrades. You only keep the experience of the days you survived.

  • Risk vs. Reward: Will you dig for one more ore and risk the Troll's arrival, or bank your earnings and play it safe?

  • Luck Graveyard: Test your fate. Double your earnings or lose half of them in a gamble with death.

KEY FEATURES

  • Microphone Interaction: A unique mechanic where talking protects you from darkness damage.

  • Pixel-Art Atmosphere: A gritty, retro aesthetic with dynamic lighting and skybox.

  • Dynamic Threats: From environmental hazards to the unstoppable Cave Troll.

  • Exploration: Discover new regions, shortcuts, and secrets hidden in the mines.

👨‍💻 Developer's Note: VeinLight is being developed by a single person (SoloMaestro). I am constantly updating the game based on player feedback. Your reviews and ideas help shape the future of the mines!

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Generative AI tools were used during the development process to assist with coding and debugging. Additionally, AI tools were utilized to create and edit certain visual assets for the user interface (UI) and store page marketing materials. All content generated or modified by AI has been manually reviewed and finalized by the developer.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 veya AMD Ryzen 3 1200
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
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