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Ablight

Ablight is a classic real-time strategy game set in an alternate universe where diesel, cyberpunk and medieval aesthetics meet. Join the rebellion against the zealotic Inquisition, who have been mankinds scourge for hundreds of years and fight a war for survival. Freedom is within reach!

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Cynaps Arts
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Cynaps Arts
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About the Game

General Features:

  • A dark & compelling lore that spans over 1000 years
  • Three asymetric factions, each with their own mechanics, playstyles and strengths
  • 15 units and buildings per faction alongside complex techtrees with countless upgrades & technologies
  • Classic real-time strategy gameplay with an even focus on basebuilding, economic growth, combat & strategy
  • Use the unique abilities of your faction to your advantage on the battlefield
  • Ground & air combat
  • Gameplay designed to be exciting & action packed but without frustrating moments or the need for high APM
  • Dozens of large maps with various beautiful biomes
  • Customize hotkeys, control groups and even the UI to your liking
  • An amazing soundtrack with over 15 songs
  • Use an in-game editor to create your own maps & scenarios


  • A thrilling campaign with seventeen complex & unique missions as well as several optional sidequests
  • Earn skillpoints to buff your favorite military units or your economy
  • Play skirmish against a challenging & adapting AI with various customization options
  • Survival mode: How long can you live against endless hordes of fierce enemies
  • Sandbox mode: Just test out units against each other & explore the best compositions
  • Want to play with a friend? Both the campaign and the survival mode support CO-OP gameplay


  • Ranked Matchmaking with an in-game ladder
  • Observe games with a fleshed out observer UI
  • Watch and share replays of all your games
  • Custom multiplayer


Hey everybody! We are Cynaps Arts, a new studio that was founded in 2020 to dedicate itself only to the RTS genre.

Our goal is to give back to the genre that gave us so much fun in the past & to make a name for ourselves as a studio that delivers one quality real time strategy game after another & keeps supporting those games.

Join us on our journey and help us build the best games we can.
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