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97%22297% positive reviews, Overwhelmingly Positive across 222 reviews·Puzzle · First-Person
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Enter a realm where light and time become powerful allies. PHOTOBIA: Tales from the Dark combines multidimensional puzzles, ever-evolving worlds, and gameplay modes ranging from narrative adventures to competitive challenges. Bend reality, conquer the darkness.
PHOTOBIA: Tales from the Dark
SteamVenture into the heart of darkness with PHOTOBIA: Tales from the Dark, an indie puzzle game built around the manipulation of light and time. Explore shadowy labyrinths, uncover hidden secrets, and bend reality to your will.
In a universe where light becomes a tool of power, solve multidimensional puzzles and alter the flow of time to move beyond the unknown. Every reflection hides a clue.
Play with light to reshape your surroundings and use physics to your advantage. Overcome increasingly complex challenges in a world that constantly shifts around you.


Transcend the boundaries of what’s possible as you master the manipulation of space and time. Each puzzle offers a new opportunity to interact with a realm where reality bends to your will.

An ancient mystery lies hidden in the shadows. Progress through increasingly intricate levels, uncover fragments of truth, and unravel a riddle that transcends the very understanding of the dark realm.
The world around you is collapsing. Traverse unstable labyrinths and use every skill at your disposal to stay one step ahead of reality’s disintegration.
Time is short and the shadows are more hostile than ever. Only those who master the manipulation of light will overcome the most extreme trials of this twisted realm.
No room for mistakes. A single misstep and the darkness will consume you forever. Face the most unforgiving challenge, where mercy does not exist.
Race against the clock and compete with players from around the world. Sharpen your reflexes, master the light, and claim the title of ultimate speedrunner in the dark realm.
Unleash your creativity in the Steam Workshop. Design new levels, share your creations, and explore community-made worlds in a universe that constantly expands.
Challenge up to four players in a series of fast-paced, ever-changing minigames where speed, cunning, and skill decide the winner.
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