螢幕判官 Behind the Screen
Released Apr 2018
“Behind the Screen” is a game including stuffs like puzzles, stealth modes and fighting that you can still easily handle. And many stories are inspired by actual historical events in Taiwan. If you dig deep into our stories, you will find it is not just an “easy” game.
84% positive · 291 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $8.99
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Evaluation
Behind the Screen launched on April 3, 2018 as a self-contained narrative game designed to be completed in one to two hours. After launch, the developer released a series of patches through mid-2019 that addressed bugs, added localization support (French in February 2019, Japanese in July 2019), and added a bonus story segment called "Behind the Story" in version 1.10. The only DLC — the original soundtrack — was released on April 27, 2018. The last developer communication of any kind was the v1.11 patch notes on July 11, 2019. There have been no posts, patches, announcements, or any other developer activity since that date. The game's store description presents it as a finished, self-contained experience with no mention of future content, seasons, or expansions. Given the game's design as a short, complete narrative experience and the absence of any developer communication since July 11, 2019, the game is best understood as a finished product that has been fully supported and wrapped up.
Evidence
v1.11 patch added Japanese localization and additional resolution settings — the last developer communication on record.
v1.10 patch added French localization and a bonus story segment called 'Behind the Story', representing the last substantive content addition to the game.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
18Light Game Ltd.
Achievements
20
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
“Behind the Screen” is a game includes various elements such as puzzles, stealth modes and fighting that you can easily handle. Most stories are inspired by actual historical events of Taiwan. If you dig deep into our stories, you will find that it’s not just an “easy game”. Although players can finish the game in about one to two hours, the real thinking challenge will still goes on after you solve it.
In “Behind the Screen”, players will explore deeply into the memories of a suspected murderer’s life, in order to dig out the real truth. The whole storyline is set in 1970s when Taiwan just got rid of Martial Law Period, and Internet hasn’t widely known nor used. Through this game, you can experience how media destroys a person under the help of audiences, which echoes with the meaning of it’s Chinese name: “Screen Judges”. Without witnessing the truth, everyone could be a judge hide behind the screen, unfairly judging others’ crime by one-sided words.
＊This game reflects our world. Player will continuously experiencing events related to issues like media abusing, stereotype, etc.
＊Using lots of Taiwanese style elements in the game, which provides you a great chance to glance Taiwanese culture.
In “Behind the Screen”, players will explore deeply into the memories of a suspected murderer’s life, in order to dig out the real truth. The whole storyline is set in 1970s when Taiwan just got rid of Martial Law Period, and Internet hasn’t widely known nor used. Through this game, you can experience how media destroys a person under the help of audiences, which echoes with the meaning of it’s Chinese name: “Screen Judges”. Without witnessing the truth, everyone could be a judge hide behind the screen, unfairly judging others’ crime by one-sided words.
Art style:
We used a surrealistic picture book art style inspired from old Taiwanese hand-drawn color advertisements and posters. During those times, painter blended reality and imagination to create a realistic style that mimics photos yet is different from traditional oil painting, thus making a picture book style art with great allurement. This delicate and vintage style will bring you strong feelings about Taiwan’s old period, which is absolutely worth experiencing.Game features:
＊Spending over one year of developing, there are many hidden metaphors and chapters in this game for players to discover.＊This game reflects our world. Player will continuously experiencing events related to issues like media abusing, stereotype, etc.
＊Using lots of Taiwanese style elements in the game, which provides you a great chance to glance Taiwanese culture.
Development group:
18 Light, an independent game studio founded in 2012 by a bunch of college student in their apartment on 18th floor. Our motto is, “Give you an extraordinary journey in a coffee time.” And every game we made is about an adventure. We insist creating games that enable players to share fun and to discuss the story with each other. We blend social issues on our game plots, so besides entertainment players can enjoy our deep stories. In the future, we hope we can change the world through our games.Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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