# Against The Light

> 📝 About This Game Against The Light is a story-driven visual novel set in a futuristic university. You play as a student whose life changes after meeting a mysterious girl. What starts as curiosity slowly turns into something deeper, as you spend more time with her and begin to notice that something feels… off. Through your choices, you’ll shape your relationship, discover hidden sides of the story, and decide how far you’re willing to go to understand the truth. Not everything is what it seems. And sometimes, the closer you get to the light… the more it blinds you. ✨ Features A focused, story-rich visual novel experience Choices that influence the story and its outcome 3 different endings depending on your decisions A mix of sci-fi setting and character-driven narrative Original soundtrack performed by a real pianist Some visual assets in this game have been created with the assistance of AI tools, then refined and integrated to fit the artistic direction of the project. All music featured in the game is original and performed by a real pianist , composed specifically to enhance the emotional experience.

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## Game Facts

- Title: Against The Light
- Developer: Shinka AI Studio
- Release status: released (May 20, 2026)
- Genres: Indie
- Platforms: Windows
- Badges: Hidden Gem
- Tags: steam, steam_app:4669150, Indie, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, Narrated Game Menus, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, Subtitle Options, Family Sharing, steam_score:2-user-reviews, steam_reviews:under-100, price:paid
- Primary CTA: Wishlist
- Estimated video/demo length: 0:30

## Description

📝 About This Game Against The Light is a story-driven visual novel set in a futuristic university. You play as a student whose life changes after meeting a mysterious girl. What starts as curiosity slowly turns into something deeper, as you spend more time with her and begin to notice that something feels… off. Through your choices, you’ll shape your relationship, discover hidden sides of the story, and decide how far you’re willing to go to understand the truth. Not everything is what it seems. And sometimes, the closer you get to the light… the more it blinds you. ✨ Features A focused, story-rich visual novel experience Choices that influence the story and its outcome 3 different endings depending on your decisions A mix of sci-fi setting and character-driven narrative Original soundtrack performed by a real pianist Some visual assets in this game have been created with the assistance of AI tools, then refined and integrated to fit the artistic direction of the project. All music featured in the game is original and performed by a real pianist , composed specifically to enhance the emotional experience.

## Public Signals

- OctoScout votes: 3
- Demo plays: 0
- Wishlist clicks: 0
- Steam review score: 2 user reviews
- Steam positive percent: 100%
- Steam total reviews: 2
- Source score: 2 user reviews

## Official Links

- https://store.steampowered.com/app/4669150/
- https://discord.gg/pfwWfccbN

## Media

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