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Dark Light is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness.

2022ActionAdventure16.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindows · macOSby Mirari&Co.
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Frequently asked about Dark Light

Is Dark Light verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Dark Light is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Dark Light cost?
Dark Light is listed on Steam at 16.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Dark Light?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dark Light are System Purge, Blasphemous, Ghost Song.
Who developed Dark Light?
Dark Light was developed by Mirari&Co..

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