Indie · 2016
Shardlight
In short: Shardlight is an Indie game by Wadjet Eye Games, released in 2016 on PC and Mobile. It takes about 9 hours to beat. Critics rate it 75/100.
The world ended on the day the bombs fell. Since then, it’s always been like this: disease, hunger, death. The ruling Aristocrats — a faceless oligarchy that controls all resources — have unchallenged authority. There’s never enough food, water, or vaccine to go around. The rich receive regular doses of vaccinations…
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Key facts
- Released
- 7 March 2016
- Genre
- Indie · Adventure · RPG
- Length
- ≈ 9 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · Mobile
- Studio
- Wadjet Eye Games
- Critics
- Metacritic 75
- Steam reviews
- 90% positive (746 reviews)
- Best price
- $14.99 · Humble Store
Where to buy
Also compare at Green Man Gaming·Instant Gaming·Kinguin·GameSeal
Why play it
- "Story" vibe
- ≈ 9h to see the end
- Story rich
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Shardlight?
Expect about 9 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Shardlight with friends?
No, Shardlight is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Shardlight on?
Shardlight is available on PC and Mobile.
Where to buy Shardlight for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $14.99 at Humble Store. Prices are checked daily.
Is Shardlight a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 75. On Steam, 90% positive (746 reviews).
What games are like Shardlight?
In the same spirit: Unavowed, Technobabylon and Primordia.











