夜弦之音 - Echoes of Nocturnal Chords

Released Apr 2020

On a rainy night, Xiaoyin disappears searching for the legendary “Miracle Grass.” Yixuan follows clues into a trap-filled cave where bodies, monsters, lies, and warmth intertwine. Multiple endings guide you through fairy tale and reality, revealing a fate woven from hope and loss.

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $1.99

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Evaluation

夜弦之音 - Echoes of Nocturnal Chords originally launched on April 10, 2020 as a complete horror puzzle RPG. On August 10, 2025, the developer 秋之忧郁 issued an update that refreshed visual assets, created a new promotional trailer, updated some in-game graphics, and added a free demo — essentially a polish and re-promotion campaign marking the game's five-year anniversary. The update post does not announce any new story content, DLC, or future expansions. No unreleased DLC is listed on the store. The store description presents the game as a complete narrative experience with multiple endings. The game appears to have launched as a finished product in 2020, and the 2025 update was a quality-of-life and promotional refresh rather than a sign of ongoing content development.

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Developer released a 5-year anniversary update refreshing Steam page assets, creating a new trailer, updating map and character graphics, and adding a free demo. No new story content or DLC announced.

news post · Aug 10, 2025 source ambiguous

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Store description presents the game as a complete narrative experience with rich story branches and multiple endings, with no mention of planned DLC or future content.

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Developer

秋之忧郁

Publisher

Eternal Dream

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

—

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

RPG Adventure Horror Indie Violent Romance Female Protagonist Gore Anime 2D Cute Pixel Graphics Retro Story Rich Interactive Fiction

About this game

When all darkness fades away
When the torn pages guide the way
Will you be willing to join me
To play once again the chords from our dreams?

On a quiet rainy night, a girl named Xishi Yin mysteriously disappears after stepping into a forbidden mountain area while searching for the legendary "Miracle Grass."

A boy named Qiu Yixuan follows memories and clues, venturing deep into a trap-laden cave.

Bodies, monsters, lies, and old warmth intertwine, as the truth gradually emerges from the darkness.

This game contains rich story branches and multiple endings,
taking you through the cracks between fairy tales and reality, witnessing a final fate woven from hope and loss.

Touching and delicate narrative experience
Continuing the world of Wings’ Wish, it tells the intertwined fate of the girl and boy, deeply moving players’ hearts.
Delicately eerie atmosphere
The game creates an environment that is both chilling and thought-provoking, with unknown fears lurking in every corner.
Creative and intricate puzzle mechanisms
Puzzles and clues are tightly connected, cleverly designed to fit the story, with moderate difficulty emphasizing guidance and reflection.
Exquisite and detailed visuals
The artwork is beautiful and refined, with key scenes accompanied by delicate CG to enhance immersion.

Genre: Horror Puzzle
Number of Endings: 4 (*plus some hidden endings)
Estimated Completion Time: 3 to 5 hours

Basic Controls:
Movement: Arrow keys
Investigate/Confirm: Z / Space / Enter
Menu/Cancel: X / ESC
Save Management: F5
Run: Shift

Game Creator: 秋之忧郁
Game Artist: 雨兮
Promotional Artwork: 星羽樱
Publisher: Eternal Dream Studio

For more staff, please see the in-game credits

Players are welcome to stream gameplay and create fan works.
Puzzles are of moderate difficulty; try to avoid spoilers and walkthroughs as much as possible~
The script, character designs, illustrations, and CG art in this game are all original works. Please do not unpack or redistribute without permission.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the creator. We will try to respond promptly and resolve any issues encountered in the game.
Feedback Email: 413228337@qq.com
Finally, we wish you a pleasant gaming experience~!!!