Ark: The Shadow Of Terra

Fantasy visual novel following the Doctor across looping timelines

TriBeluga Studio · Released May 14, 2026 · Early Access

Reviews: Very Positive; 98% of 52
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 5 months ago; May 18, 2026
Minimum PC: 集成显卡; 4 GB RAM · 4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Ark: The Shadow Of Terra?

A free, single-player Arknights fan visual novel set in a darker version of the original game's world. You play as the Doctor, reading through a story about uncovering the world's secrets, with multiple endings and keyword explanations that introduce the setting's background.

For you if...

+you like anime-style visuals in story-focused games

Not for you if...

−you want cooperative or competitive multiplayer

Screenshots and trailer

Ark: The Shadow Of Terra system requirements

Minimum: 集成显卡, 4 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i5-5200U
Graphics: 集成显卡
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space

Does Ark: The Shadow Of Terra have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Ark: The Shadow Of Terra run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: Simplified Chinese.

Does Ark: The Shadow Of Terra use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam