Noctuary
Released Nov 2023
Two young illuminators, Fancia and Alina, start their adventure in the bright and fascinating Inlixaland... ...in pursuit of becoming trustworthy "The Arborangers."
91% positive · 2,619 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
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Steam $29.99
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Evaluation
Noctuary launched on November 28, 2023 as a visual novel/action RPG. Following launch, Gratesca released a series of feature patches improving gameplay responsiveness and quality of life. The major content milestone came on July 30, 2025, when the developer shipped a substantial free update that included the "Free DLC: New Journey" — 6 chapters of new story content with new characters, full Japanese voice acting for the main story, console versions (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S), and gameplay optimizations. On September 2, 2025, a Lite Version DLC was released to improve performance on lower-end hardware and add Steam Deck compatibility. The last developer communication was a bug fix patch on November 14, 2025, addressing voiceover and playlist issues in the Lite Version.
All four items in the DLC list are marked as released. The two major content releases (July 30, 2025 free DLC and September 2, 2025 Lite Version) represent the full post-launch content arc. No unreleased DLC is listed on the store, and the developer has not announced any additional content or future roadmap beyond what has already shipped. The most recent posts (August and November 2025) are maintenance patches rather than signals of new content in development. With no outstanding commitments and the developer's last substantive activity being maintenance work as of November 14, 2025, the game appears to have reached its complete state with the final content DLC releasing on September 16, 2025 (the store-listed release date for the Free DLC, slightly later than the July 30 announcement date).
Evidence
Free DLC 'New Journey' listed as released on September 16, 2025. All four DLC items in the store listing are marked released with no unreleased items.
Major update shipped: Free DLC 'New Journey' with 6 new story chapters and 3 new characters, full Japanese voice acting for the main story, console launch (Switch/PS5/Xbox), and gameplay optimizations.
Content
4 of 4 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Serenity Forge
Achievements
66
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Noctuary is a dual-protagonist Visual Novel. Players can play the role of the duo, Fancia Dream and Alina Nightsong who have dreams of "becoming Arborangers who protect and serve everyone." Travel through the fairy-tale-like world as the duo, experience their lively daily adventures, and gradually encounter the life story of a mysterious girl who came down from the sky.
Meanwhile, don't forget to fight against the everpresent monsters—"Darkritters!" These dangerous enemies threaten the life of Illuminators constantly. Sharpen your fighting skills, defeat ferocious monsters and ensure peace in your community!
During your adventure, you will fight against various enemies. You can defeat them with a cascade of powerful combo attacks!
The two main characters master different skills and present various fighting styles, which allows you to win a battle in whichever method you choose. Switch between the two girls in battles to cope with enemies' attacks and finish them off with the powerful On-field Switch skill and the Synergy.
Embark on various missions within Inlixaland and become a unique "Arboranger."! In addition to the main storyline that spans several tens of hours, there are also over 20 side routes and quests featuring different stories and characters to explore. Join forces with diverse Illuminators as companions, cultivate relationships, and earn adventure rewards!
The friendships and blessings you harvest along the journey will strengthen you in battle. Feel free to combine the "Blessing Petals" that are embedded with features of different characters to customize your battle style. In addition, there are many other well-designed cultivation systems that are ready for you to explore!
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Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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