Shardlight

After the bombs fell, disease and scarcity became everyday realities under the Aristocrats, an oligarchy that controls the city’s resources. Amy Wellard reluctantly works for the government to qualify for its vaccine lottery, but believes a cure can be found.

Play as Amy in a point-and-click adventure: explore locations, speak with characters, inspect objects, and use items to solve puzzles as the story unfolds.

Progress through the narrative by uncovering details of the world and Amy’s search. The game has multiple endings, including three reported by players.

Players often enjoy Shardlight for its bleak post-apocalyptic setting, worldbuilding, and story, with Amy and the other characters adding to the appeal. Reviews also frequently praise the voice acting, pixel art, and music. Puzzle reactions are mixed but often describe them as logical and accessible; some players wanted more challenge. Criticisms include the adventure feeling short, occasional awkward interactions, and an ending that some found rushed.