追曙

追曙

Released May 2026

Officer Yang Fan receives a distorted radio distress call during his shift.The signal traces back to an abandoned apartment building—one linked to the records of a young girl's suicide years prior. As his investigation unfolds, he uncovers a dark secret buried so deep,no one dares speak of it.

85% positive · 141 reviews
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Steam $7.99
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Evaluation

追曙 (ZhuiShu) launched on Steam on May 11, 2026, developed solo by 悄语灯 over 1.5 years of self-taught game development. The launch post describes the release as the culmination of that journey, with no mention of planned expansions, DLC, or future content. Since launch, the developer has been actively maintaining the game with two patches — a feature patch on May 18 addressing visual enhancements, UI fixes, and a critical character-stuck bug, and a minor bug fix patch on May 12 — but these are maintenance updates rather than indicators of new content in development. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no roadmap, and no developer statement about future content plans. The game was sold at launch at a discount (28.8 CNY), suggesting a standard completed-product release. Given the game only launched on May 11, 2026 — just over a month ago — it is too soon to draw conclusions about whether the developer intends to add more content. The developer has not stated the game is complete with no further plans, nor have they announced anything beyond what has already shipped.
Evidence
Solo developer 悄语灯 launches the game after 1.5 years of self-taught development, expressing relief at release. No mention of future content plans or DLC.
news post · May 11, 2026 source ambiguous
medium
Post-launch patch with visual enhancements, UI adjustments, and bug fixes — developer is actively supporting the released game.
news post · May 18, 2026 source development ongoing
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Details

Developer
Publisher
悄语灯
Achievements
10
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

追曙ZhuiShu is a horror narrative puzzle game set in Southeast Asia, weaving together elements of traditional Chinese folklore.

A buried death. Two interwoven fates.

Story Synopsis

Yang Fan, a righteous police officer, receives a cryptic radio distress call during his night shift: "...the mountains...save the children..." The signal originates from an abandoned apartment building - official records show it was the site of a young girl's suicide years ago.

Jiang Yufei, an ordinary teacher, gets drawn into the mystery after her student's inexplicable death. Each clue she uncovers pulls her deeper into a dangerous truth no one dares confront.

When their fates intersect across time, they must confront a cruel truth—death is not the end, but the beginning of a greater conspiracy.

Gameplay

Light puzzle-solving seamlessly woven into the narrative flow creates an immersive experience that propels the story forward naturally.

Explore meticulously crafted environments to gather clues and items, unraveling hidden truths through intuitive puzzle-solving that progresses organically with the plot.

Key Features

  • Dual Narrative: Alternate between detective Yang Fan and teacher Jiang Yufei to uncover a deliberately erased past

  • Psychological Horror: Oppressive environments, eerie whispers and fragmented clues slowly reveal a suffocating truth

  • True-Crime Inspired: Drawing from real cases, the game blends Eastern cultural elements with profound themes of fate, choice and human nature beneath its terrifying surface

ZhuiShu, meaning "Chasing Dawn" in Chinese, symbolizes the relentless pursuit of light and hope amidst overwhelming darkness. It embodies the journey of uncovering hidden truths, facing inner fears, and striving for clarity in a world shrouded in mystery.

Last evaluated Jun 17, 2026
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