Developer posts and news about this game.
Something new is coming If you've enjoyed your time with Darkward, you might want to keep an eye on what's coming next. Zyrcon is a 2D top-down sci-fi bullet-heaven arcade shooter — mouse-only, auto-fire, three switchable weapons (Laser, Shotgun, Ricochet), and a STASIS time-free
Update 1.0.5 is live — it includes a fix to reduce excessive hardware usage on some PCs, plus a few small text corrections.
This is the first attempt to fix an issue where, on some PCs, the game was unnecessarily maxing out CPU/GPU usage.
Fixed grammar mistakes and typos in the text.
Darkward has just launched on Steam, and you can play it right now for free. Step into a dark fantasy text journey inspired by bleak ruins, quiet dread, and things that should have stayed asleep. You’ll progress by clicking links in the story, choosing your path, and piecing toge
We can finally share the date: Darkward is now officially scheduled to release on February 17, 2026. Darkward is a dark-fantasy interactive story built around exploration, atmosphere, and discovery through clickable words and choices. If you enjoy bleak worlds, cryptic lore, and