A Rose in the Twilight
Released Apr 2017
A girl awakens in a castle void of color and time, affixed with the Curse of Thorns upon her back. After meeting a sleeping giant, the two work together to escape. Help them unravel the mystery of the thorns and the history behind the somber castle.
85% positive · 524 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
A Rose in the Twilight launched on April 11, 2017 as a complete, self-contained puzzle-adventure game. The store description presents a fully realized experience with no mention of future content, seasonal updates, or ongoing development. The only DLC released — a Digital Art Book and Digital Soundtrack — shipped on the same day as the game itself, functioning as launch bonus content rather than post-launch additions. There have been no post-launch content updates, patches, or developer communications of any kind. The game was designed and shipped as a finished product from day one, and nothing in the developer's public record suggests otherwise.
Evidence
Store description presents a complete, self-contained puzzle narrative with no mention of future updates, expansions, or ongoing content
Digital Art Book DLC released on launch day — a supplemental bonus, not post-launch content
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
NIS America, Inc.
Achievements
28
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
In A Rose in the Twilight, use Rose’s power to absorb blood and transfer it to static objects. By doing so, colorless objects become red and regain the essence of time. You will also need to make use of the giant’s super strength by lifting and throwing objects to clear your path.
Every stage is a puzzle waiting to be pieced together. The further you get, the harder it becomes, but the greater the risk, the bigger the reward. Discover how to solve each stage as you delve deeper into the story’s grim origins.
Key Features:
Every stage is a puzzle waiting to be pieced together. The further you get, the harder it becomes, but the greater the risk, the bigger the reward. Discover how to solve each stage as you delve deeper into the story’s grim origins.
Key Features:
- Color & Time - Without color and time, the player cannot progress, but with Rose's power you can take advantage of both these key elements.
- Blood Memories - Splatters of blood are waiting to be found all throughout the castle, and each one contains a gruesome death.
- Visual Storytelling - Collect Blood Memories to unlock the past by watching a series of vignettes pieced together by each victim's death.
- Live, Die, Repeat - Utilize both Rose's and the giant's power to solve each stage, but if death happens to cut your journey short, be careful not to make the same mistake twice.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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