Everything is visible but the Dark. Reveal tiles beside your pawns, step by step, in an 8×8 board-game-inspired tactical puzzler. Uncertain exploration meets deterministic combat. No misses, no critical hits: 3 ATK defeats a pawn with 3 HP. Read what's visible, use limited resources, and survive.

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Planned Release Date: 2026

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About This Game

Everything is visible but the Dark.

Reveal the tiles beside your pawns, one step at a time, as you explore an 8×8 dungeon in this tactical puzzler.

The Tension of Exploring the Unknown

The dungeon is shrouded in darkness. Move your pawns forward, one step at a time, and venture into the unknown.

Nothing there? No. You were spared.

One Step Between Life and Death

Taking your last step into the Dark is rarely a wise move. What will you do if an enemy is lurking there?

Minimalist Board-Game Rules, High-Stakes Decisions

No misses. No critical hits. If an enemy with 3 ATK attacks a pawn with 3 HP, that pawn goes down. There's no luck involved in combat.

That's why you must read every piece of visible information, make the most of your limited resources, and find a way through this unforgiving tactical puzzler.

Every Step, Every Move, Every Point Matters

The thief has reached the stairs, but enemies have them surrounded. One step left. So, what's your next move?

AI Generated Content Disclosure

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

Generative AI was used to assist in the creation of some art assets. All AI-assisted content was reviewed and edited by the developer before being included in the game.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-6500 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 460
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 570
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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