The Sun at Night

The Sun at Night is a 2D action platformer set in an alternate history where Soviet power has conquered the globe. After discovering new energy sources, the Soviet war machine grew strong enough for Stalin to take Paris; the resulting global conflict left America and Great Britain as smoking ash heaps. Stalin is now dead, but resistance movements face a Soviet empire that still rules the world.

Story

Abram Krupin leads a resistance cell. When a dog falls from the stars, he takes it as an omen and names her Laika. She speaks, wears silver armor and carries mysterious weapons. Laika believes she can protect the countless lives crushed by the Soviets, though the odds are against her.

Levels and combat

The game is planned in three parts, with all episodes featuring massive, nonlinear levels modeled on the layouts of real locations. You use a defensive mechanic to turn enemies’ firepower against them, alongside fast-paced shooting combat. Large skill trees offer choices in how you approach the game.

Story and secrets

The story follows a struggle for hope and includes twists and revelations. The world’s art depicts a technologically ascendant Soviet empire, while secrets and rewards are hidden throughout the levels for players who search thoroughly.