Fall of Light is an action RPG developed by RuneHeads and released in 2017 for PC and Mac. Set in a dying world drained of sunlight, the game follows an aging warrior escorting his daughter toward the last remaining fragments of light, with the two characters relying on each other to overcome enemies that emerge from encroaching darkness. The narrative frames their journey as part of an ancient, unresolved conflict between light and shadow — one that threatens to bring the Era of Men to a permanent close, though a deeper truth underlies the struggle. Drawing acknowledged inspiration from Dark Souls and ICO, the game blends methodical, punishing combat with a companion-focused dynamic. Stylized visuals and a deliberate absence of light reinforce its grim tone across both surface and subterranean environments. The result is a hack-and-slash adventure with a somber atmosphere and a story grounded in themes of sacrifice and inevitable decline.
As Nyx, an old, retired warrior, evade the Shadows and find your way through the crooked corridors of gloomy dungeons, navigate the treacherous pathways of the darkened overworld and fight emissaries of darkness in long-forgotten temples. Many puzzles and deadly traps stand between you and your goal – to bring your daughter Aether to the last place on the face of Earth that still sees light.
