A Surreal, Dreamlike Platformer reminiscent of Little Nightmares (Ayasa: Shadows of Silence)
Aya Games has announced that Ayasa: Shadow of Silence, its surreal narrative platformer adventure, will officially launch on September 25th for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. To celebrate, the studio has released a brand-new release date trailer, inviting players into a dreamlike journey of conscience, shadow, and choice.
A dialogue-free dark tale told through pantomime, imagery, and Komitas-inspired music, Ayasa: Shadow of Silence draws on the spirit of René Laloux’s philosophical worlds, the metamorphic allegories of Robert Sahakyants, the poetic fairy-tale touch of Hayao Miyazaki, and the dark surreal visual language of Tim Burton.
Players follow Ayasa, a girl traversing fractured lands where Love, Faith, and Hope clash with Greed, Betrayal, and Indifference. Each surreal realm embodies a moral force – both light and shadow – as it challenges players to decide whether Ayasa’s path will lead to redemption and balance, or a fall into tyranny.
Key Gameplay Features:
A Dark Tale Without Words – A dialogue-free story told entirely through pantomime, imagery, and haunting music.
Surreal Lands of Light and Shadow – Explore realms shaped by moral forces: Love, Faith, and Hope on one side, Greed, Betrayal, and Indifference on the other.
Choice-Driven Paths – Your actions shape Ayasa’s fate, leading to one of two endings: redemption or ruin.
Harness Unique Abilities – Invisibility, time control, and energy manipulation unlock puzzles, escapes, and hidden possibilities.
A Narrative Platformer – Traverse dreamlike environments, solve atmospheric puzzles, and survive encounters in a fresh platformer experience.
AVAILABILITY
Release Date: September 25, 2025
Platforms: PC via Steam and Epic Games Store
Demo Available Now on Steam
Console versions also planned for a later date11
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