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Shardlight

Developed by Wadjet Eye Games · Published by Wadjet Eye Games

AdventureIndieRPG
StatusOut now ReleaseMar 8, 2016 Price$4.49 Metacritic75/100 Steam reviews691

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$4.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic75/100
Steam reviews691
Languages1
Achievements19
DLC1

Overview

An adventure, indie, rpg game by Wadjet Eye Games, published by Wadjet Eye Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “A post-apocalyptic adventure game from the publisher that brought you Primordia, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon! A young woman stricken with a deadly plague searches for a cure in a hostile world.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 90% positive of 746
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:AdventurePoint & ClickFemale ProtagonistIndiePost-apocalypticPixel GraphicsSingleplayerAtmosphericStory Rich2DMysteryPuzzle

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Shardlight.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS: Windows ME or higher
  • Processor: Pentium or higher
  • Memory: 64 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 640x400, 32-bit colour: 700 Mhz system minimum
  • DirectX: Version 5.2
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: All DirectX-compatible sound cards

Recommended

  • OS: Windows ME or higher
  • Processor: Pentium or higher
  • Memory: 64 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 640x400, 32-bit colour: 700 Mhz system minimum
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: All DirectX-compatible sound cards

Supported languages (1)

English

Shardlight FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Shardlight?

Steam classifies Shardlight as a Adventure, Indie, RPG game, developed by Wadjet Eye Games. A post-apocalyptic adventure game from the publisher that brought you Primordia, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon! A young woman stricken with a deadly plague searches for a cure in a hostile world.

How much does Shardlight cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Shardlight at $4.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Shardlight single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Shardlight: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Shardlight on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Shardlight for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Shardlight out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 8, 2016.

What platforms is Shardlight on?

Shardlight is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Shardlight single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Shardlight cost?

Steam lists it at $4.49.

Does Shardlight have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 19 achievements for Shardlight.

What is Shardlight's Metacritic score?

Shardlight has a Metacritic score of 75/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Shardlight?

Shardlight is developed by Wadjet Eye Games and published by Wadjet Eye Games.

Where to get Shardlight

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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