Stray Light

"All that the eyes can see are cages; step into the light, and the truth shall be revealed."

Story Background

You are lost in a forest cursed by an eternal darkness. There is no exit—only a shrinking circle of safety and whispers lurking in the shadows just beyond sight. Until you discover that the scattered ancient lampposts throughout the woods are not only sanctuaries, but also rifts leading to another world. In fragments of torn notes left behind, you read a warning from those who came before: "What cannot be crossed here may not exist over there."

Core Gameplay

Dual-World Switching — Use lampposts as conduits to seamlessly switch between the "Harsh Reality" and the "Beautiful Memory." A dead end in the present may be a clear path in the past.

Light-and-Shadow Logic Puzzles — To remove obstacles in reality, you must uncover their causes in the past world. By manipulating the state of objects across both realms, you open the path deeper into the forest.

High-Pressure Survival Strategy — The light does not last forever. Beyond its glow, danger lurks in the shadows. Within a limited field of view, you must plan the shortest route to the next lamppost before the darkness closes in.

Fragmented Storytelling — Piece together the truth of how this forest became a "cage" through scattered notes, ruins, and remnants of the past.

Visuals & Atmosphere

Immersive Horror Experience — Powered by UE5's Lumen dynamic lighting technology, delivering extreme shadow contrast and rich, textural illumination.

Seamless World Reconstruction — Witness the visual impact of the world collapsing and rebuilding around you the moment you step into the light.