A signal from a star // 3571 → 3559 → 3557 → … → 0 // 336 years remain // You and her, staring up at the sky. A hand-drawn sci-fi visual novel about first contact.

About Mayak Demo

Mayak is a linear visual novel / 2D adventure where every frame is hand-painted. It is a story about humanity’s first contact with extraterrestrial intelligence. It is also a story about searching for the meaning of life. And, of course, about love.

This is a very personal author-driven project, made solo.

Story

Mayak is a hand-painted 2D adventure/VN about a signal from a star — the prime numbers 3571 -> 3559 -> 3557. All the numbers are prime, and they are counting down. You play as a young astronomer who starts studying the signal and slowly uncovers its secret.

The atmosphere is cozy, romantic, mysterious, and only occasionally dark. There are also some dumb jokes :) And a cute cat.

Features

Hard sci-fi, grounded in modern scientific concepts // Hand-painted art: impressionism + noir // Warm melodic synths // No choices. One strong ending.

Genres and features

AdventureIndieSingle-playerFull controller support

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