Path of the Midnight Sun
Released Jan 2023
Protect a noblewoman reckoning with unholy powers as she wards off the soul of the Demon King sealed inside her. Doubt your own companions, survive against unforgiving hordes of monsters. But beware; every choice has consequences in this epic JRPG adventure of betrayal, romance & self-acceptance.
84% positive · 261 reviews
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Path of the Midnight Sun launched on January 10, 2023 and received consistent post-launch updates, including two major content patches: the Anniversary Update (v2.0) on January 11, 2024, and a further major update (v2.5) on June 10, 2024, both adding new scenes, content, and quality-of-life improvements.
On January 10, 2026 — the game's 3rd anniversary — the Game Director Alfred posted a clear and direct statement about the game's future: "If you're wondering whether there will be a new content update... I don't think that will happen." He cited the abandoned and discontinued Visual Novel Maker engine as making further development extremely difficult, expressed his desire to focus on new projects, and stated his belief that the game is already complete and in a great state. This is a definitive developer communication that content development for the game has concluded.
Earlier posts (notably the June 2024 v2.5 update) had mentioned a possible "Version 3.0" with New Game+, Steam Overlay, and Achievements, but the January 2026 statement supersedes that — Alfred explicitly walked back those plans. The March 2025 studio update similarly confirmed all development focus had shifted to the new game, Food Devils.
Both released DLC items (the Original Soundtrack and the Official Artbook) shipped in early 2023 and no unreleased DLC exists on the store. The game is complete.
Evidence
On the game's 3rd anniversary, the Game Director stated: 'If you're wondering whether there will be a new content update... I don't think that will happen.' He cited the discontinued Visual Novel Maker engine and his desire to focus on new projects as reasons, and expressed that the game is already in a great state.
The Game Director confirmed all his efforts are currently focused on the new game Food Devils, and noted that expanding Path of the Midnight Sun's universe 'depends on the success of Food Devils' — framing it as a distant possibility rather than a plan.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Studio Daimon
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Meet an endearing cast of characters, find self-acceptance and take on a Demon King as one of three playable protagonists in this heroic JRPG-inspired adventure. Communication and relationships are the key to success in this sprawling world, as your standing with them directly affects your companions’ ability to battle. Put your skills to the ultimate test in Hardcore Mode, or immerse yourself in the world of Path of the Midnight Sun without any stress in Story Mode.


The continent of Arvium. Sixty years ago, these lands bore witness to the arrival of an immortal being known as the Demon King. Tormented and driven to desperation, scholars of the land fell upon a controversial solution. The Demon’s soul would be pulled from His body, and sealed within a human. These custodians of the soul are simply known as “Vassals”.
Following 21 years of peace, a complacency has settled in around Arvium. However, when the newest Vassal, Lady Faratras Hoikade, murders her own soldiers in cold blood, the continent must reckon with the possibility that this is only the beginning of a journey filled with tears and blood; doubt and self-acceptance.

- A story-rich RPG with 25 hours of content! ✨
Plan your moves in turn-based combat and delve into the game's rich narrative. Every choice you make may affect your allies' mental state, which reflects in combat. Explore the locales with a point-and-click system and manage your time carefully in the Tactical Maps! - Find your soulmate, forge your own path! 💕
Your choices influence the characters' personalities and unlock new combat & romance options! - Hand-drawn art animated in Live2D! 🎨
Everything you see in Path of the Midnight Sun is hand-drawn and animated with the Live2D technology! We don't use 3D models as we want to fully preserve the artist's touch! - Professional Voice Over! 🎤
More than 50 characters have been voiced by professional voice actors who have big roles in the gaming & anime industry! - Fully orchestrated Soundtrack! 🎶
Every track in the game is fully orchestrated, which is rare for indie games! There are over 3 hours of music in total! - Customize your characters! 😊
Manage your allies' Skill Trees, mental state, hunger, affection and much more!

The continent of Arvium. Sixty years ago, these lands bore witness to the arrival of an immortal being known as the Demon King. Tormented and driven to desperation, scholars of the land fell upon a controversial solution. The Demon’s soul would be pulled from His body, and sealed within a human. These custodians of the soul are simply known as “Vassals”.
Following 21 years of peace, a complacency has settled in around Arvium. However, when the newest Vassal, Lady Faratras Hoikade, murders her own soldiers in cold blood, the continent must reckon with the possibility that this is only the beginning of a journey filled with tears and blood; doubt and self-acceptance.
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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