Faerie Afterlight

Developer / Publisher: Clay Game Studio

Sep 28, 2023

Visual

hand drawn
side scroll

Structure

exploration

Features

multiple characters

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy

Summary

Embark on an enchanting adventure in this breathtaking 2D Metroidvania game inspired by the rich folklore of Indonesia. Control Kimo and Wispy as they seek to recover the Shards of Light. Manipulate terrain to solve puzzles, befriend the natives of Lumina, and take abilities from powerful titans.✨

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- itch.io
Nintendo
- Switch

Resources

Links

IGDB
Website

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