Companion of Darkness

About Companion of Darkness

Three years after a tragic incident, the protagonist returns to their hometown and finds that it no longer feels familiar. A growing series of unexplained events adds to that sense of estrangement, making the homecoming the starting point for the game's mystery.

Built with Ren'Py, the game combines narrative choices with rendered imagery and animations. Its development history includes revisions to story material, additional choices, and reworked animations from the opening chapter.

The game remains in development, with the supplied version listed as Season 2 - Chapter 12.5. The first season comprises Chapters 1–9, while Chapter 10 opens the second season. Updates include both full chapters and intermediate half-chapter releases, and the first season has also received grammatical revisions.

What to expect

• English-language presentation.
• Listed inputs include keyboard, mouse, and touchscreen.
• Official accessibility information lists subtitles and one-button input.

Installation & requirements

The documented Chapter 10 transition begins after completing Chapters 1–9 through the credits. Open Chapter 10 and select New Game. For that transition, Android APK users are instructed to install Chapter 10 over the earlier chapters as an update. The developer warns that modifications can interfere with save transfers. A separate APK notice advises starting again because older saves may cause errors, but does not identify the affected version.

Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.

Minimum operating-system versions and hardware requirements are not specified.

Before updating, back up your saves and read the developer’s release notes. Save compatibility is not guaranteed unless the developer confirms it for your version.