Rey: Shattered Darkness
A dark 2D action platformer where you fight through fractured timelines, meet mysterious allies, and shift your playstyle to survive. Master fast combat, unlock new abilities, and adapt to ever-changing challenges.
Does this feel indie?
Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.| ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan. | Status | Notes Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes |
|---|---|---|
Media
5 itemsAbout the Game
Rey: Shattered Darkness is a dark 2D action platformer where precise combat, tight movement, and time-fractured worlds collide. Built for players who love responsive gameplay and satisfying challenges, it delivers a combat-driven journey through broken timelines with a narrative that builds the story further as you progress.
You play as Rey, a lone warrior who stumbles across a tear in her home, and in doing so, is pulled from her own era and thrust into a world collapsing across time. As you explore timelines and fight enemies pulled from distant pasts and possible futures, you’ll unlock new abilities and discover the truth behind the world’s unravelling, while making new friends along the way.
Every era throws something new at you—different enemies, hazards, and challenges—so you’ll need to adapt how you play. One level may reward fast aggression, another might demand patience and positioning. Replayability is also a factor, in that some areas are worth revisiting. The result: a game that keeps evolving alongside your playstyle.
What can I expect?
Responsive Combat
Slash, cast abilities and more through tightly tuned encounters. Combat is fast, fluid, and built around precision and satisfying encounters.
Special Abilities
As you progress, Rey unlocks powerful abilities that enhance your options in and out of combat. Use them to change your playstyle.
Multiple Timelines
Travel across fractured eras, each with its own visual identity, enemies, and gameplay feel. Meet new characters and become immersed in a broken world.
Platforming That Feels Good
Responsive controls and tight design give platforming the same weight and polish as combat. Expect hazard-heavy traversal, trap sequences, and movement-based challenges.
Stylized Pixel Art with Parallax Backgrounds
High quality animated sprites and layered parallax backgrounds create a distinct visual identity that changes with each era Rey visits.
Single-Player, Controller-First Design
A carefully paced, solo adventure made for players who want depth, challenge, and action.
Included With Your Purchase
A full-length, 2D platformer
Multiple unique levels spread across different timelines
Various enemy types and combat scenarios
Upgradeable special abilities
Unlockable additional characters with their own abilities and skill sets
A complete single-player experience — no microtransactions, online requirements, or cut content. One payment and you own it forever.
