Factsheet

Developer:

Liam Atkinson
Based in Australia

Release Date:

21 September 2026

Genre

Visual Novel / Science Fiction / Philosophical

Platforms:

Steam itch.io

Description

You awake suspended in a warm, primordial soup with no idea who or where you are.
Breaking free from your watery dwelling, you find yourself in a secluded valley with no sign of life.
A path stretches out before you, illuminating three mysterious buildings and a giant looming tower.
Filled with an unshakeable curiosity, you venture out to the mighty CITADEL to discover the answers to your existence.

CITADEL is a philosophical sci-fi visual novel that explores ideas of morality and existential discovery. It focuses on meaningful choices, heavy atmosphere and mystery.

Features

• A story-rich, philosphical narrative told in visual novel format
• Stylised "greenscale" pixel art graphics to set the mood
• Choices that make you think
• Atmospheric environments with evocative prose
• An original soundtrack hand-crafted by yours truly
• Multiple endings

Credits

Liam Atkinson

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