Fall of Light: Darkest Edition

Fall of Light: Darkest Edition

Released Sep 2017

Fall of Light is a story-driven dungeon crawler set within a world consumed by Darkness, where an old warrior takes his daughter to see the last remnants of sunlight. Only together will they be strong enough to defeat the enemies born from the Shadow.

55% positive · 325 reviews Definitive edition
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Fall of Light originally launched on September 28, 2017. The developer, RuneHeads, supported the game with feature patches in the months following launch (October and November 2017). On February 15, 2019, they released "Fall of Light: Darkest Edition" as a free update (Patch 1.5), which brought new dungeons, bosses, traps, enemies, weapons, and ported over content that had been exclusive to the console version. This update was explicitly described as "the definitive edition of Fall of Light," representing the complete and final form of the game's content. A smaller follow-up patch (1.5b) shipped on April 23, 2019 to address minor bugs and add a quality-of-life feature, but no further content updates followed. The current Steam listing reflects the Darkest Edition branding. Subsequent news posts from the publisher are cross-promotions for other games entirely (Conglomerate 451, The Pegasus Expedition, and New Arc Line), with no indication of any further content planned for Fall of Light. The last communication directly related to Fall of Light's development was in April 2019, and the game has received no updates since. All DLC and content appears to have shipped, and the game is considered complete in its Darkest Edition form.
Evidence
Patch 1.5 launched as 'Fall of Light: Darkest Edition' — the definitive edition of the game, incorporating new dungeons, bosses, enemies, weapons, and console-exclusive content ported to PC
news post · Feb 15, 2019 source content shipped
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Patch 1.5b released with a minor quality-of-life feature and bug fixes — the last update directly related to Fall of Light's development
news post · Apr 23, 2019 source content shipped
medium

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Fulqrum Publishing
Achievements
23
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

"In the beginning, there was only an excruciating, screaming void, wherein twisted souls writhed about, imprisoned in nothingness. Then the darkness was pierced by Luce, and with her came warmth and order. The time of men had begun, and would last many eras. But the 14th era is one of Darkness…"

As Nyx, an old, retired warrior, evade the Shadows and find your way through the crooked corridors of gloomy dungeons, navigate the treacherous pathways of the darkened overworld and fight emissaries of darkness in long-forgotten temples. Many puzzles and deadly traps stand between you and your goal – to bring your daughter Aether to the last place on the face of Earth that still sees light.

Inspired by games such as Dark Souls and ICO, Fall of Light rewards those who explore the world on their own and draw their own conclusions. Meet odd characters, search through every nook and cranny to unlock hidden secrets and learn more about the history and lore of the somber world around you. Pick your favorite combination of close-range weapons, crossbows and shields, determine your fighting stance and get ready to face hordes of crafty enemies. And above all, keep your daughter from harm, as she is the light piercing the darkness and the key to unlocking forbidden passages.

Features:

  • 20 different battle stances, including two-handed and dual-wielding

  • 10 weapon classes covering both short-range and long-range weaponry

  • Guide and protect your companion – Aether, the Indigo child

  • Fight Shadows, soldiers of darkness and underworld bosses

  • Explore the overworld, scour dungeons and temples to gain and use special powers

  • Uncover many secrets and solve various environmental puzzles

Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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