# Dark and Light

> Dark and Light is a vast sandbox survival RPG set in a world dominated by powerful elemental forces. Find your way in a meticulously crafted world, featuring breathtaking landscapes, a wide variety of mythical creatures, and limitless possibility to craft, build, and unlock dozens of powerful weapons, spells, and skills.

## Game facts

- Developer: Snail Games USA
- Publisher: Snail Games USA
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Jul 21, 2017
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: RPG, Adventure, Action, Simulation, OpenWorldSurvivalCraft
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/529180/)
- Languages: Interface: Russian (Russia), American English, Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), Korean (South Korea), European Spanish, German (Germany), French (France); Subtitles: Russian (Russia), American English, Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), Korean (South Korea), European Spanish, German (Germany), French (France); Audio: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/dark-and-light)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- A unique and free-form fantasy sandbox experience combining magic, monsters, survival, and building
- A variety of goals, including large-scale construction, creature taming, and spellcasting
- A structure that can be enjoyed solo, in duos, or on private servers without cooperating with other players

### Weaknesses

- Updates have been halted for a long period, making the game effectively abandoned
- Complaints about bugs, unfinished elements, and the lack of developer support
- The view that expansions and some operational decisions drove away the existing fan base

## Links

- [Dark and Light on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/4989)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/4989/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T23:14:09.592Z