After Shadows

After Shadows is a metroidvania with roguelike elements, set in a post-apocalyptic future where the former civilization has vanished, leaving only unclear memories. Humanity has been replaced by strange creatures. You play as Ana, a half-elf whose village is attacked by a Dark Monster that infects her mother. Ana must venture into an ancient, unexplored Fortress to find a cure, pushing beyond its underground passages into a primeval darkness said to hold both salvation and death.

Explore the Fortress

The Fortress is dangerous, and death can come at every step. Its paths change with each session, sometimes beyond recognition, as the darkness tries to keep you from reaching the end. You encounter strange monsters and may find creatures willing to help, including a Water Imp and an old metal robot; not every creature is friendly.

Curses and rewards

Victories and deaths both affect Ana’s development. A large selection of curses and rewards changes how each run plays out. The game also has different endings based on the path you choose, with gameplay designed to adapt to you.

The world and its sound

The game’s stones, creatures and textures are created by hand. Its music ranges from frightening and meditative to beautiful and enthralling, accompanying the journey through the Fortress and its darkness.