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Black and white banner with the December/January theme: Light and Shadow

December/January: Light and Shadow

Welcome to winter! Depending on where you are, the days are getting shorter, the nights seem longer, and you pretty much always have to have a light on to be able to go about your day. Let's double down on that, shall we? Games fitting the theme should revolve around light, shadow or the contrast between both, either as a major gameplay mechanic like in Schim or Alan Wake, or even just as the overall aesthetic, like pretty much any noir themed game.


You can use the following format to track your progress in the comments, and/or add your own thoughts about the played game(s) to your post!

name of game 1 | achievements obtained | playtime this month | unfinished/finished
name of game 2 | achievements obtained | playtime this month | unfinished/finished
name of game 3 | achievements obtained | playtime this month | unfinished/finished
total: | achievements obtained | playtime this month | Number of games finished

Theme Song

GIF of a cat silhouette in a doorway with flickering light

FAQ

Do I have to participate in this month’s theme?
No, as with every theme, these are merely suggestions for anyone who is unsure about what to play next. If you already have a battle plan for your backlog and/or don’t like this month’s theme, you’re free to ignore it.

What happens if I don’t participate in the theme?
Nothing.

What happens if I play all of my unfinished games before the theme is over?
Your backlog will be a much smaller place.

I don’t have any unfinished games - I’ve beaten everything I’ve started.
Really? well that makes one of us… I salute you.

I already finished my entry can I play another?
Go ahead - the goal is to reduce your unfinished games list. The more you can play the better.

Kyrrelin
Name Category Achievements obtained Playtime Status
Contrast Contrast 0/22 0h unfinished
Renoir Light&Shadow 8/9 8h Beaten
INMOST Light&Shadow 15/29 5.9h Beaten
TOTAL:   23 13.9h 2
amusedmonkey

Among the Sleep
Nothing I’m planning to play this month fits the theme except this, but I have to drop it. The camera gives me nausea. Oh well.

CultofPersonalitea

these qualify
Dec

Name So how was it? Playtime Status
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark ok 6h beaten

Jan

Name So how was it? Playtime Status
A Plague Tale: Requiem   0h unbeaten
Planet of Lana   0h unbeaten