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Chiaroscuro

A first-person puzzle game where you master the art of lights and shadows while restoring the lost balance between two deities.

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About the Game


Chiaroscuro invites you into a world where light and shadow dictate reality. Navigate through mind-bending puzzles, embracing the power of shadows to uncover an ancient myth. The narrative unfolds across an ancient island where the balance of light and shadow has been disrupted by the sun god’s corrupted energy. With stunning visuals, your mastery of chiaroscuro shapes the destiny of a universe on the brink.

Embrace the Shadows for Survival and Exploration

Utilize shadows for exploration and survival, moving objects via their shadows and traversing walls in a 2D shadow dimension. Evade corrupted cult members by smartly stealth through the darkness.

Manipulate Light to Shape Reality

Control light sources and mirrors to transform shadows into tangible objects or reveal hidden paths. Solve dynamic puzzles in an ever-changing world where your manipulation of light dictates the progression.

Restore the lost balance

Collect the fragments of 'the Timepiece' and rewind time itself. Mend the rift between the sun and shadow deities, restoring the world's equilibrium.

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