Lightstep Chronicles: Dark Sci-Fi Text Adventure on an Alien Ship

9/12/2026, 3:05:26 AM

Release date: 8/1/2019

Tags: #indie #adventure #atmospheric #singleplayer #story-rich #text-based #sci-fi #artificial-intelligence

User Reviews

Score: 76%Mostly Positive
Review Count: 37 reviews
Fetched At: 9/12/2026, 3:05:26 AM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 1,010 (JPY)

Steam JP

$9.99 (USD)

Steam Global

Live Store Snapshot

Body text may reflect the state at publication time. For the latest sale, price, and review changes, prioritize the live price panel, review panel, and the Steam store listing.

Japan Price: ¥ 1,010
Global Price: $9.99
Price in Your Region: ¥ 1,010Prices as Steam lists them per country. What you are actually charged depends on your Steam account settings.Regional prices checked: 16 Sept 2026
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 9/19/2026, 4:29:53 AM

The price snapshot and review snapshot differ by about 169 hours. Because they are not always refreshed at the same time, confirm the latest Steam listing before making a purchase decision.

Key highlight

A dark sci-fi text-based adventure where you play as a military captain trapped on an alien vessel with a rogue AI. Explore, survive, and uncover mysteries in this atmospheric single-player indie game.

Who this is for

Recommended for fans of sci-fi settings and text-based gameplay. Players who seek an immersive experience where their choices significantly impact the narrative will find this game compelling.

Details

Overview

Lightstep Chronicles plunges players into a dark science fiction narrative, presented as a text-based adventure. You assume the role of a military captain who, after exploring an off-world underground crash site, discovers an ancient alien vessel. This discovery quickly escalates into an intergalactic struggle for survival as you find yourself aboard the ship, held captive by an insane AI.

Highlights

Developed and published by Eipix Entertainment, this indie title offers a story-rich, atmospheric single-player experience.
The game features text-based gameplay, focusing on narrative and player choice within a sci-fi setting.
Released on August 1, 2019, Lightstep Chronicles is available on Steam and includes features like Steam Achievements and Steam Cloud.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for players who enjoy immersive storytelling, atmospheric science fiction, and the unique challenges presented by text-based adventures. If you appreciate games where narrative depth and player agency are paramount, Lightstep Chronicles should capture your interest.

Game Info

Lightstep Chronicles is a single-player, text-based adventure game with a strong emphasis on story and atmosphere. Players will navigate the perils of an alien spaceship under the control of a malevolent AI, making critical decisions that shape their survival. The game is available in English and supports Steam Cloud saves and achievements.