Nightfall

Nightfall is a dark action-adventure game that casts players as an ancient god imprisoned within a living heart. You must explore a haunted forest filled with secrets, strange creatures, and lost souls to regain your divine form. Every choice you make—whether to help, deceive, or destroy others—shapes what kind of god you ultimately become.

Gameplay Overview

As you wander through the eerie woods, you’ll gather mysterious materials, interact with tormented characters, and uncover fragments of your forgotten past. Between runs, you return to a cliffside base where you must defend the heart against creeping horrors emerging from the forest. Collecting six souls is your only path to restoration, but failure will lead your heart to decay.

Controls

• WASD – Move
• Left-click – Perform actions toward the mouse direction
• Space – Interact or talk
• Number keys – Switch items

Development Team

• René Habermann – Direction, game design, programming, writing
• Anne Hecker – Art
• Christian Brandt von Fackh – Coding
• Raffaele Picca – Tech art
• Martin Kvale – Sound design
• Cameron Paxton – Music, logo

Features

• Haunting narrative-driven adventure set in a cursed forest.
• Choice-based gameplay that affects your transformation and story outcome.
• Base-defense mechanics between exploration runs.
• Atmospheric visuals and immersive sound design.
• Created in 72 hours for Ludum Dare 58: Collector.

FAQ

What is Nightfall about?

Nightfall tells the story of an ancient god trapped in a living heart, struggling to reclaim power by collecting souls in a dark and mysterious forest.

How do choices affect the game?

Your moral decisions—helping, deceiving, or destroying others—determine your ending and the kind of god you become.

Who developed Nightfall?

It was created by a small indie team led by René Habermann, with contributions from artists, sound designers, and developers for Ludum Dare 58.

How long does it take to finish?

Nightfall can typically be completed in a short session, but multiple playthroughs reveal different story paths and outcomes.

Can I play Nightfall for free?

Yes, the game was developed for Ludum Dare and is available to play for free in your browser on PlayMiniGames.