Indie developers Immeta Studios and PlayWay S.A. have announced that the free prologue for Life & Shadow: Celestial Call will launch on July 10, giving players an early look at the upcoming psychological cosmic horror game ahead of its full release.
Available on Steam, the prologue introduces players to the game’s unique blend of survival mechanics, life simulation, and supernatural horror, offering a substantial preview of the full experience.
A psychological horror experience set inside a mysterious observatory
In Life & Shadow: Celestial Call, players find themselves trapped inside the isolated observatory of a star-obsessed professor atop Mount Clearveil.
The game follows a day-and-night gameplay loop that challenges players to prepare for survival during daylight hours before facing terrifying events after dark. As night falls, the observatory’s basement becomes increasingly dangerous, forcing players to uncover hidden secrets while attempting to stop a mysterious ritual.
Throughout the story, players must investigate the observatory, manage limited resources, and piece together the truth behind the professor’s research and the strange cosmic forces surrounding Mount Clearveil.
Manage the observatory by day
During the daytime, players are responsible for keeping the observatory operational while preparing for the dangers that emerge each night.
Daily activities include:
- Managing the observatory
- Completing routine tasks
- Maintaining the facility’s power supply
- Gathering resources for survival
Every decision made during the day can affect your chances of surviving the horrors that await after sunset.
Explore the darkness at night
Once night arrives, the tone shifts dramatically as players descend into the observatory’s basement to investigate disturbing supernatural phenomena.
The game combines exploration, environmental storytelling, and psychological horror, with mysterious entities and unsettling discoveries waiting beneath the surface.
As the investigation unfolds, players will gradually uncover the secrets behind the ritual and the true nature of the observatory.
Free Steam prologue arrives July 10
The free prologue launches on July 10 and serves as an introduction to the game’s mechanics, story, and atmosphere before the full release.
Players interested in trying Life & Shadow: Celestial Call can download the prologue through Steam once it becomes available.
About Life & Shadow: Celestial Call
Developed by Immeta Studios and published by PlayWay S.A., Life & Shadow: Celestial Call combines psychological horror, life simulation, and survival gameplay in a story-driven adventure centered around cosmic mysteries and exploration.
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