Vigil: The Longest Night

Developer: Glass Heart Games

Publisher: Another Indie, Another Indie Studio

Oct 14, 2020

Visual

hand drawn
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
item gated
non linear
boss gated
fast travel
Has Hub

Combat

action
stamina system

Features

equipment
leveling
multiple endings
skill tree

Themes

gore
gothic
horror
isolation

Sub-Genre

RPG
Souls-like

Summary

Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Linux
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- Demo
Nintendo
- Switch

Resources

Links

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- Differences
- contact damage
- difficulty options
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Vigil: The Longest Night

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