The Tree provides, The Tree protects, The Tree prevails!
The world of Nelaai is trapped in a cycle of destruction. The bones of forgotten civilisations litter its surface, lost beneath the deadly blanket of The Veil: a terrible fog which harbours madness and monster alike. The Arelian people live far above it, safe in the boughs of the mighty Ardentis trees, which house their settlements, but The Veil is rising...
Welcome to DarkSwitch, a vertical city-builder with survival elements and an emotive story filled with meaningful moral choices. In DarkSwitch, you’ll lead an expedition investigating the collapse of a research outpost on the fringes of the empire. Faced with limited resources and an increasingly aggressive environment, re-establishing the settlement is your priority.
Build on and around the trunk of a gigantic Ardentis tree, safely away from the creeping Veil beneath. But the tree can’t provide everything you need; resources must be gathered from the forest floor. Construct a network of defensive structures and bonfires to keep the Veil at bay whilst your workers toil, but be wary of the monsters who call the Veil home, they are becoming bolder by the night...
Begin an unforgettable adventure requiring strategy, planning, logistics, and bravery as you seek out the forgotten knowledge of a lost civilisation. Harness the power of the trees themselves to defend against the denizens of the Veil.
DarkSwitch is the debut title from CyberTemple, a new indie studio based in Almaty, Kazakhstan. We’re a proudly independent team of 40 people, and we’re all incredibly proud to be able to announce our first game.
This is a huge moment for us, and we want to thank you for taking the time to look at DarkSwitch. Please add the game to your wishlist if you’re interested, and join us on Discord to learn more about the game and offer your feedback. 
12+ hours of single-player campaign featuring a richly woven storyline.
80+ unique buildings and structures for a fully customizable colony.
10 distinct resources, 5 raw and 5 processed.
4 technology levels to unlock and advance your civilization.
3 storylines based upon 3 main protagonists adventures
A 1,000 x 1,000 meter local map paired with a 2,000 kilometer global map for exploration and expansion.
A towering 200-meter tree as the foundation of your vertical city.
40 minutes of atmospheric music by Akira Yamaoka.
