About the Game
Dark Light: Survivor is a roguelike survival game where you play as one of the last humans, journeying through a shattered multiverse in search of the fabled Elysium.
The Dark Void has unleashed horrific creatures that decimated humanity and fractured the multiverse. Amidst this chaos, a legend speaks of an Elysium untouched by the darkness.
The remnants of humanity have uncovered celestial quantum technology, using it to construct the Phantom Train, capable of traversing the multiverse.
As a Dark Hunter, you are aboard the Phantom Train, hoping to reach Elysium. In each universe, you must collect energy to power the train for the next leap. Prepare yourself to face increasingly terrifying and powerful creatures, for the journey is perilous, and Elysium remains elusive.
FEATURES
Dynamic Perspective Shifts:
Swap between top down and third person view at any time. Command the battlefield from above or move in close for immersive combat, precise aiming, and devastating headshots.
Roguelike Progression
Every run is a fight for survival. Gather resources, unlock permanent upgrades, discover powerful new weapons and items, and push deeper into increasingly brutal worlds.
Distinct Biomes
Cross three deadly worlds, a ruined town consumed by demons and cybernetic horrors, cursed castle ruins swallowed by the Dark Void, and a frozen battlefield where giant insect beasts roam among the wreckage of ancient warships.
Artifacts and Skills
Master 3 unique classes, each with distinct skills, strengths, and upgrade paths. Unlock Artifacts, earn permanent bonuses, and build your loadout with new starting weapons and abilities every run.
Pixel Mode & Cinematic Graphics:
Switch between cinematic 4K visuals and a nostalgic Pixel Mode that evokes classic indie games. Pixel Mode isn’t just a visual change.
Screenshots
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Version Information
Steam Patch Notes
Official update history
Hi everyone,
We have released a new update with a number of fixes, improvements, and long requested quality of life changes.
This update includes fixes for dual monitor mouse behavior on Windows, keyboard and controller D-pad support for level up skill selection, updated icon artwork, a new default Knight armor look, and more Steam Deck optimisation.
We have also replaced 40+ icons with new hand drawn traditional illustration artwork created by our talented artist Magdalena from Poland. These icons better match the style of the NPC portraits. More hand drawn artwork is also in progress and will be added in future updates.
Patch Notes
Art and Visual Updates
Updated the starting Knight armor appearance so he looks more like a proper knight.
The Knight’s starting armor now matches his character selection screen appearance.
The Knight class now starts with a Great Sword as its default weapon.
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Replaced 50+ icons with new hand-drawn traditional illustration artwork.
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Controls and Quality of Life
Fixed an issue on Windows where the mouse cursor could move onto a second monitor during gameplay.
Added keyboard support for selecting level up skills using A, D, and Enter.
Added controller D-pad support for the three choice level up skill selection panel.
New players can now enter their name using the Steam virtual keyboard with a Steam Deck controller.
NPC, Loot, and Totem Changes
NPCs will no longer sell duplicate items that the player already owns.
Removed Pistol and Rusty Hammer from NPC shops and chest loot.
Weapon upgrade totems now display DPS or damage based on the weapon, making the upgrade effect clearer.
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Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where a flying target’s death sphere effect could remain stuck on the ground.
Fixed a rare issue where the player could become stuck on the death screen after the game ended.
Added a safety check for rare startup crash cases.
Fixed an issue where the character cloak in the inventory screen could continue consuming performance after the inventory was closed.
Steam Deck Improvements
Reset Steam Deck graphics settings to a better optimized default.
Default settings are now optimized for Steam Deck.
Improved overall performance.
Optimized target AI to improve overall FPS.
Optimized spawn logic to improve FPS during heavy combat.
Rechecked important UI text and adjusted key text to font size 20 or above, around 13.2 px.
This includes:
Navigation markers and character names in the Nexus Hold.
Options menu text.
Navigation prompt text, such as Scroll and Select.
Character names in character selection.
Note: If you want to see grass on Steam Deck, you can manually set Grass to 50 in the graphics settings.
Thanks again for everyone’s help, support, and feedback. We will be actively improving the game. If you find any issues or have feedback, please post it in the Steam Community so we can review it and do our best to fix it.
If you are enjoying the game, please consider leaving us a review. It really helps our small indie team.
Best,
Mirari
Hi everyone,
This is a quick patch to address Steam Deck resolution issues, stabilize the Deck build, and reduce stuttering further by preloading key particle effects.
Big thanks to the community for the feedback, and special thanks to @Zeff for the quick help.
We will keep refining the game as we go. Thanks again for everyone’s support!
Steam Deck
Fixed Steam Deck resolution issues.
Steam Deck resolution is now set to 1280x800.
Stabilized the Steam Deck build further.
Preloaded several particle effects to reduce stuttering during gameplay.
Changes and Fixes
Weapon switching now skips melee weapons and only switches between ranged weapons.
Preloaded the lightning effects from Lightning Orb to reduce stuttering when the skill appears.
Preloaded the Gunslinger’s Golden Pistol and Golden Pistol bullets when needed.
Preloaded all skill effects used by the Archer Boss.
Preloaded Gargoyle and flying target fireballs and explosion effects in the Forest and Snowfield maps.
Removed invalid Gargoyle object creation.
Fixed an issue where Gargoyle skill effects could sometimes remain on screen if the Gargoyle was defeated while casting.
Fixed an issue where Zombies could float while walking in Map 2.
Fixed an issue where the frame rate could reset to 60 FPS after clearing a run.
Boss health bars now stay visible once the boss enters range.
Added a warning indicator for Skeleton Archers.
Added more wooden crate drops to Map 3.
Fixed an issue where War Cry in the skill tree was not working.
Reduced the trigger chance for sword attack sound effects.
Reduced the trigger chance for the Dual Gun Boss skill Rolling Grenade.
Best,
Mirari
Hi Everyone,
We have just released a major update.
This patch focuses on Steam Deck support, UI readability, weapon feel, balance changes, and bug fixes. Thanks again for all the feedback and support.
Steam Deck support is now in. The game is currently running around 30 to 40 FPS depending on the area and settings. We have added preset settings for Steam Deck, redesigned many UI panels, and increased text size so the game is easier to read on the Deck screen.
We will submit the game to Steam for Deck review soon. Optimization is still ongoing, and we will keep improving performance in future updates.
Steam Deck Improvements
• Enlarged text for better Steam Deck readability.
• Redesigned skill and loot panels to better support longer text.
• Added FSR support for Steam Deck.
• Added a dedicated Steam Deck settings panel with Deck-specific options.
• Reduced grass density on the forest map to improve Steam Deck performance.
• Adjusted Steam Deck Low shadow settings and reduced shadow distance to 25.
Gameplay and Balance
• The default Auto Attack setting is now set to Ranged Only. You can change this in Options to match your playstyle.
• Adjusted equipment drop rates.
• Increased shotgun bullet speed to 150.
• Increased magic staff fireball speed from 12 to 20.
• For the Mage, Flame Volley will now appear in the first two class skill choices.
UI Improvements
• Moved the Curse Totem display above the health bar so it is easier to see. This should help prevent deaths caused by missing the curse warning.
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• Updated the three-choice skill selection panel UI.
• Updated the equipment comparison UI. It now compares with your last used weapon, and you can switch weapons during loot selection to compare them.
• Improved the weapon, armor, artifact, inventory, skill select, item unlock, difficulty select, map select, NPC dialogue, and Game End panel UI.
• Updated some fonts and increased text size for better readability.
• Updated skill descriptions and cleaned up some God dialogue text.
• The Settings reset button now also resets UI settings.
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Bug Fixes
• Fixed the revive totem and strength totem UI images being swapped.
• Fixed Void Stone text not being translated on the Game End panel.
• Fixed an issue where player armor health values could display incorrectly.
• Fixed a bug where Pixel Mode could hide the character selection screen.
• Fixed auto aim not targeting the Razorbound Shade correctly.
• Fixed a serious stutter issue when opening UI settings from the in-game settings menu.
• When picking up a ranged weapon, the comparison now prioritizes the previously used ranged weapon.
• Added a glow effect to summoned skeletons for better visibility.
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Thanks for your support!
Best,
Mirari
Hi everyone,
We just released a small patch.
We were originally working on a bigger update, but after receiving reports about the revive bug that could make the player immortal or stuck, we decided to release these fixes first.
Thanks again for your support and patience. We are still working on the Steam Deck version, and it is almost ready.
Patch Notes:
Gameplay Improvements
Fixed the shotgun bullet trail missing when using a silencer.
Shotguns now fire faster.
Spear Throwers now show a warning effect before their spear lands.
Drone missile warning points now appear under the player’s feet.
Drone missile explosions are now larger.
Mage class upgrade choices should now appear more often in the early game.
Improved bullet counting logic.
Bug Fixes
Fixed a bug where auto reload would not start again after being interrupted.
Fixed a bug where player health could become a decimal number after getting a cursed totem before gaining Vitality.
Fixed unclear Chinese text for one totem. The correct effect is losing 5% DC, not health.
Fixed a bug where the Cursed Greatsword showed 15 kills required, but the real requirement was 30.
Fixed the Blood Debt Totem description. It reduces max health by 20%, not 50%.
Added a safety check to help fix the revive issue where the player could stay on the ground, become immortal, and be unable to move.
We will keep working on more fixes and improvements.
Thank you for playing and supporting us.
Best,
Mirari
Hi All,
We have just released an urgent patch to address several reported bugs.
[p align="start"]Please see the details below:Disabled skill effect shadows on Steam Deck to improve performance.
Fixed an issue where Low Quality and High Quality image settings were reversed when using Custom graphics settings.
Fixed plant shadow issues on the Ice map.
Chest guide icons now disappear correctly after the chest is opened.
Fixed the incorrect shape of the Solar Burn effect.
Removed 5 unused UI images from the character dialogue screen, reducing file size by around 20 MB.
Thanks for your patience.
Mirari
Hi everyone,
As requested by many players, we have added an Auto Aim option for top down mode, so the game can feel closer to other survivor-style games when you want a more relaxed control style.
Thank you for your support. We will keep improving the game with your feedback.
Patch Notes
Added Auto Aim under the Options menu.
The starting pistol can now auto fire when holding the attack button.
Removed damage from the purple flame during the Slime Event.
The Giant Spider in the Icefield map now has a special boss camera in top-down mode.
Fixed a bug where targets could climb onto the giant skull in the Forest map.
Fixed a bug where targets could run onto totems.
Fixed a bug where the aim distance setting did not update correctly when switching between controller and keyboard.
Best,
Mirari
Hi everyone,
We have released a patch to address several issues and improve the overall gameplay experience.
Special thanks to the players who mentioned these issues and shared feedback in the community.
Your feedback really helps us understand what needs to be fixed, improved, and polished as we continue working on the game.
This patch includes more third person camera distance options. All of these come with settings, so you can adjust the camera to your own feel.
We also added Auto Attack options, including Auto Switch, Melee Only, and Ranged Only, along with many other improvements.
For first time players, we understand some players may struggle with the new mechanics in DLS. It is very different from a standard Vampire Survivors style game, so we added a Tutorial Mode to help players get the basic idea of how to play the game.
We know a lot of players are on Steam Deck only and want to play DLS, so we did some overtime this week to make the first step for Deck support.
This is still in the testing stage, but if you set the graphics to Low and set grass to 50 or 0, you should be able to run the game around 30 to 40 FPS depending on the scene. Setting grass to 0 will give better FPS, but there will be no grass.
We will continue to improve Steam Deck support and send the game to Steam for Deck review when it is ready.
Performance and Steam Deck Improvements
Added particle prewarming to reduce VFX performance spikes.
Reduced micro-stutters that appeared on some computers.
Improved gameplay smoothness.
Optimized memory usage for Steam Deck.
Added 1280 x 800 resolution support on Steam Deck.
Game Changes and Bug Fixes:
Added third-person camera distance options:
-Immersive: closer third-person shooter style view.
-Balanced: standard camera distance.
-Tactical: zoomed-out view for more control, same as sprint camera distance.
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Added Map Legend together with Control Hints, so players can check map icons and controls more easily.
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Added Auto Attack options:
Auto Switch
Melee Only
Ranged Only
Added Tutorial Mode for first-time players.
Added Replay Tutorial option under Options.
Increased detection range for auto melee attacks.
Fixed a bug where being killed by slime monsters could cause no monsters to spawn in the next run.
Fixed a bug where the death screen could get stuck if the player died while idle.
Fixed a bug where bullets could fire behind the player.
Fixed a bug where the merchant could spawn underground on the Ice Field map.
We want to thank the community for the amazing support. It has been a crazy week for us with non stop patching, testing, and fixing. We will take a short break over the weekend, and there is still a lot more to cover next week.
If you have enjoyed the game, please consider leaving a review. It will help us a lot.
Hope every one has a nice weekend!
Best,
Mirari
Hi everyone,
We have released a patch to address several reported issues and improve the overall game experience.
Special thanks to the players who reported these issues, including @MoonShepher, @GesPal, @Troy Muni, and many others.
As a small indie team, it is difficult to catch and fix everything in such a short time. We always wish we could solve every issue at lightning speed, but that is not always possible. Your reports, feedback, screenshots, and bug details help us move much faster.
We really appreciate everyone’s support. We will continue improving Dark Light: Survivor and making it a better game throughout Early Access.
Patch Notes
Improved overall optimization for smoother gameplay.
Reduced unnecessary Unity logs, which may have caused stuttering on some computers.
Added Abandon Run, allowing players to return to the Nexus if they need to end the current run or recover from a stuck session.
Updated the Knight active skill Cryo Cleave. It now gains +20 damage per level.
Fixed an issue where the Gunslinger skill Executioner’s Finale could incorrectly execute bosses.
Fixed an issue where the Gunslinger skill Bullet Time could fail to end properly.
Fixed an issue where the Shooter collision box could sometimes fail to activate.
Fixed an issue where the Mage could not cast skills after equipping the Greatsword artifact.
Fixed an issue where the reload button could become stuck during the boss death scene.
Fixed an issue where the reload button could become stuck if the player died while the reload icon was displayed.
Fixed an issue where the unlock condition “Survive 10 minutes while below 50% Life in a single run” was not unlocking the related weapon correctly.
Fixed an immortality issue affecting the Infested Soldier.
NPC dialogue panels can now be skipped faster.
Temporarily removed the current NPC VO until we can find a better solution.
Visuals and VO Clarification
We also want to clarify a few concerns around the game’s visuals and voice-over.
Dark Light: Survivor is created through a hand crafted art process, with artwork and assets made by our artists, freelancers, and contributors using tools such as Photoshop, ZBrush, 3D modeling, traditional art techniques, and layered visual effects.
Some artwork may have different styles because parts of the game were created by different artists. We are continuing to review, polish, and improve the game’s visual consistency during Early Access.
The current VO is not an AI clone or a fully AI generated voice. The recordings were provided by several friends and contributors who helped us during development, then heavily processed through audio software. That processing may be why some players feel the VO sounds synthetic.
To avoid further confusion, we have temporarily removed the current VO until we can find a better solution.
We understand the concern around AI style visuals and audio. Some manually created digital art, especially Photoshop or vector style work, can sometimes be mistaken for AI generated content because AI tools often imitate similar digital art styles. We are reviewing these areas carefully and will continue updating the game’s graphics and audio through future patches.
We respect player feedback and criticism, but we also want to be fair to the artists and contributors who have worked hard on the project.
You can view some of our NPC portrait and UI WIP here:
NPC portraits:
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UI elements:
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Thanks again for your support. We will keep improving Dark Light: Survivor throughout Early Access.
Best,
Mirari
Hi all,
[p align="start"][p align="start"]We have urgently fixed the bug where the game would not end after defeating bosses.[p align="start"]Thank you to everyone who reported this issue in the community.[p align="start"]We will keep refining and improving the game. Please stay tuned for future updates.Best,
Mirari
Hi everyone,
We have released a quick emergency patch over the weekend.
Fixes and improvements:
Fixed a rare bug where the player could become immortal.
Optimized memory usage.
Unloaded the starting train after leaving it to free up memory.
Unloaded the three character models and their equipped armor from the character selection screen after entering the game to reduce memory usage.
Removed unused textures.
Updated the Steam Deck-related text to “Optimized,” while keeping the Steam Deck login behavior unchanged.
Added a guaranteed first time loading screen tip explaining the basic map flow:
-Loot boxes
-Buy weapons from NPCs
-Upgrade weapons
Improved the map unlock system. Instead of requiring Void Stones to be submitted one by one, players can now freely choose how many to submit.
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Important note:
After updating the game, we recommend restarting Steam before launching Dark Light: Survivor. This can help prevent some update related issues.
We are still working on Steam Deck support. This patch is not the final fix yet, but we are making progress.
Thank you everyone for your patience, feedback, and support.
Best,
Mirari
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