June 21, 2025 — Indie studio Orchid of Redemption invites players into a poignant world of memory, loss, and healing with the official Steam launch of After Light Fades, now available for PC with a limited-time 10% launch discount. Blending magical mechanics with emotional storytelling, this beautifully crafted sokoban-style puzzle game offers a transformative journey unlike any other.
🛒 Buy on Steam – $14.99 USD (10% off for launch)
A Puzzle Game That Heals Through Letting Go
In After Light Fades, players step into the shoes of Alice, a character navigating a dreamlike world shaped by memory and emotion. Over seven visually distinct puzzle worlds and more than 100 handcrafted levels, you’ll face sokoban-inspired challenges—pushing, redirecting, transforming, and ultimately surrendering the tools you once depended on.
This is not just about solving puzzles; it’s about experiencing transformation. Each world is tied to a stage of grief and features one unique gameplay mechanic—mirrors, fire, vines, magnets, and more—that must be given up as you progress. This mechanical “letting go” mirrors Alice’s emotional journey, offering a rare fusion of narrative and gameplay design.
Key Features
🌌 Seven Emotional Puzzle Worlds
Explore handcrafted fantasy environments, from radiant coves to forgotten ruins. Each world has its own identity, puzzle mechanics, and an emotional climax rooted in loss and acceptance.
🧩 Innovative Sokoban-Style Gameplay
Move beyond classic block-pushing puzzles with systems that interact and evolve—use elemental transmutation, guardian spirits, clones, and more to solve complex logic puzzles that challenge your mind and heart.
🧠Metaphor-Rich Narrative Design
There are no lengthy cutscenes or expository dialogue—After Light Fades tells its story through interaction and space. The core message of healing is embedded into every mechanic, puzzle, and decision.
🛠️ Built-In Level Editor + Steam Workshop Support
Create, share, and explore community-made puzzles. Use the same tools as the developers to design emotionally resonant levels or clever mechanical experiments. Upload directly to Steam Workshop.
A Game That Invites Reflection
By choosing to strip away mechanics players grow attached to, After Light Fades transforms the act of playing into a meditative, almost cathartic experience. Each level isn’t just a puzzle—it’s a metaphor for change, remembrance, and the act of moving forward.
Whether you’re a puzzle aficionado or someone seeking a story with depth and heart, this game offers an unforgettable emotional journey.
Get It Now
After Light Fades is now available on PC via Steam for $14.99 USD with a limited-time 10% launch discount. For more details, visit the website and follow on Instagram, Bluesky, and X.
