---
title: "Gilded Shadows"
description: "Altair is a planet with a complex history.  Centuries ago, when humans arrived, they found it abandoned. The only remnants of its previous society were massive "
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/51/58151.jpg"
---

# Gilded Shadows

![Gilded Shadows](https://t.vndb.org/cv/51/58151.jpg)

**Developer:** Steamberry Studio

**Release date:** May 13, 2022

**Platform:** Windows, macOS

**Language:** English

**Rating:** 8.1/10 (54 votes)

## Description
Altair is a planet with a complex history.

Centuries ago, when humans arrived, they found it abandoned. The only remnants of its previous society were massive bio-domes dotted on the surface and designed as protection from the hostile climate.

With one side of the world bathed in eternal day and the other cloaked in frigid night, the bio-domes are oases where people live sheltered from the scorching winds and storms. But whether in the bright, clean cities of the day side of the planet, or the poor and crime-ridden cities of the night side, life is never simple nor peace easy to come by.

When a fateful encounter exposes Morgan Leone, a young woman who has long hid her ESP, as a queen ranked Esper, she finds herself on the run from multiple factions eager to attain her abilities. Endgame, the planetary defence organisation; Crimson, a notorious crime syndicate from Delphine; and even the shadowy group only known as "the Host" - each group sends operatives to retrieve her.

Now, with several paths open to her, she must choose her allies carefully. Between light and shadow lies grey twilight where the lines between good and evil are blurred. And in a world where the only constants are the endless day and night that divide the planet, Morgan learns those who can't adapt...also can't survive.

[From [itch.io](https://steamberry.itch.io/gilded-shadows)]

## Characters
### Morgan Leone
A friendly, optimistic girl with big dreams and a penchant for nerding out over history. What happens when she gets caught up in events far bigger than anything she ever dreamed?

[From [url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steamberrystudio/gilded-shadows-a-gxb-sci-fi-adventure-otome-game]Kickstarter[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Black, Blond, Brown, Red, Long, Wavy, Grey
- **Body:** Pale, Young-adult, Dark, Tanned
- **Eyes:** Amber, Black, Blue, Green, Violet
- **Role:** Betrothed, Girlfriend, University Student, Superhuman, Psychic, Nameable, Customizable Appearance, Younger Sister, Older Sister, Ex-girlfriend, Archeologist, Runaway
- **Engages in:** Teasing, Flirting, Rebellion, Wedding, Magic/ESP Combat
- **Subject of:** Wounding, Teasing, Kidnapping, Arranged Marriage, Psychological Trauma, Flirting, Survival, Human Subject Research, Fainting, Grief, Manipulation, Uncontrollable Superpowers
- **Personality:** Stubborn, Smart, Protective, Confident, Emotional, Observant, Adaptable
- **Clothes:** Engagement Ring

### Ariel Vaughn
The stoic and logical knight of the Queen's Guard. Ari rarely shows much emotion to those around him - even his closest friends. He is logical and work-minded, and is a little awkward with people he doesn't know well. What will it take to stir the heart of someone who seems to try so hard to keep his emotions at bay?

[From [url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steamberrystudio/gilded-shadows-a-gxb-sci-fi-adventure-otome-game]Kickstarter[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Alias:** Ari
- **Measurements:** Height: 188cm
- **Hair:** White
- **Personality:** Hard Worker, Kuudere, Stoic, Reserved, Kind, Protective, Serious, Jealous, Pragmatic, Taciturn
- **Eyes:** Grey, Hosome
- **Body:** Young-adult, Tall
- **Clothes:** Suit
- **Role:** Boyfriend, Friend, Bodyguard, Superhuman, Psychic, Popular
- **Engages in:** Teasing, Kidnapping, Magic/ESP Combat
- **Subject of:** Teasing, Human Subject Research, Grief, Uncontrollable Superpowers

### Caissa Fianchetto
A rare king-ranked Esper, Caissa is a man who is cold, calculating, and ruthless - at least on the surface. There could be surprising warmth waiting for those who get past his frigid barriers. Or maybe, underneath it all, he really is as coldblooded as he seems.

[From [url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steamberrystudio/gilded-shadows-a-gxb-sci-fi-adventure-otome-game]Kickstarter[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Aliases:** Oberon, Chase
- **Measurements:** Height: 175cm
- **Hair:** Black
- **Body:** Pale, Tattoo
- **Personality:** Proactive, Kuudere, Altruistic, Cautious, Distrustful, Refined, Kind, Smart, Protective, Serious, Honest, Sensitive, Observant
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Engages in:** Planning, Teasing, Wedding
- **Role:** Betrothed, Criminal, Wealthy, Superhuman, Psychic, Popular, Younger Brother, Half-brother
- **Subject of:** Arranged Marriage

### Caleb Zheng
The hot-headed rook of the Queen's Guard, Caleb is a man who is definitely a little rough around the edges. He's known for his quick temper and grouchy demeanor. But perhaps there's something more beyond this thorny exterior and a reason he always seems to push others away.

[From [url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steamberrystudio/gilded-shadows-a-gxb-sci-fi-adventure-otome-game]Kickstarter[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Alias:** Gryphon
- **Measurements:** Height: 178cm
- **Hair:** Black
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Personality:** Proactive, Tsundere, Short-tempered, Kind, Rude, Smart, Protective, Serious, Competitive, Bookworm, Sharp-tongued, Blunt, Observant
- **Engages in:** Fighting, Teasing, Sarcasm, Sports, Kidnapping
- **Body:** Muscular
- **Clothes:** Suit
- **Role:** Boyfriend, Friend, Bodyguard, Superhuman, Psychic, Superstrength
- **Subject of:** Teasing, Grief

### Jack Viscer
The smooth and flirty rook from Crimson, Jack knows exactly what he wants and how he wants it. But no matter how friendly he seems, there are shadows lurking in his heart and pain that sometimes flashes through his usually smiling eyes. His unhealed scars make it more difficult to get closer to him than it initially seems.

[From [url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steamberrystudio/gilded-shadows-a-gxb-sci-fi-adventure-otome-game]Kickstarter[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Alias:** Jackal
- **Measurements:** Height: 183cm
- **Hair:** Brown, Blue
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Engages in:** Fighting, Driving, Teasing, Flirting
- **Clothes:** Jacket, Shirt
- **Personality:** Airhead, Friendly, Kind, Stubborn, Funny, Protective, Loyal
- **Subject of:** Mind Control, Grief
- **Role:** Boyfriend, Younger Brother
- **Body:** Tanned

### Lance Basileus
A mysterious and kind man that lives alone in the wastes tending the plants in his greenhouse. Who is he? And how does he seem to know so much about everything else going on around the planet? What secrets is he hiding behind that gentle smile?

[From [url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steamberrystudio/gilded-shadows-a-gxb-sci-fi-adventure-otome-game]Kickstarter[/url]]
[spoiler]Old name: Deimos Fianchetto[/spoiler]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 175cm
- **Hair:** Black, White
- **Personality:** Proactive, Friendly, Kind, Smart, Protective, Nature Lover, Honest, Pacifist, Wise, Family Oriented
- **Body:** Dark, Tattoo, Prosthesis
- **Engages in:** Planning
- **Role:** Friend, Artificial Intelligence, Superhuman, Psychic, Older Brother, Half-brother
- **Subject of:** Torture, Fake Death, Shared Body, Survival

### Magnus Ulrich
The not-so-venerable white king of Endgame. Forgetful, friendly, and prone to teasing, Magnus doesn't seem to command much respect from the organization he controls. And yet sometimes that joking tone is replaced with a coldness that startles even his closest companions. What is going through his mind when that silly smile turns harsh and calculating?

[From [url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steamberrystudio/gilded-shadows-a-gxb-sci-fi-adventure-otome-game]Kickstarter[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Aliases:** Merlin, Emyr Fitzroy
- **Measurements:** Height: 185cm
- **Hair:** Blond
- **Body:** Pale, Mole, Tall
- **Personality:** Proactive, Secretive, Pretending, Selfish, Friendly, Distrustful, Kind, Smart, Protective, Serious, Mischievous, Eccentric, Manipulative, Rebellious, Opportunistic
- **Subject of:** Amnesia, Teasing, Psychological Trauma, Weak Memory, Memory Alteration, Manipulation, Guilt
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Clothes:** Glasses
- **Engages in:** Planning, Teasing, Flirting, Manipulation
- **Role:** Boyfriend, Friend, Clone, Superhuman, Psychic, Commander, Lonely, Runaway

### Quill Laurence
Quill is a quiet man who is one of the central committee members of Nysa. He first moved into the Day Territories some fifteen years prior, after traversing the Trinity Desert. His view on humans ranges from frustration to exasperation to quiet indifference much of the time. He finds some of their behaviors equal parts baffling and entertaining.

Though he sits on the central committee, he spends much of each day working as a production editor for Brittia Publishing. He also writes android centric romance novels on the side.

[From in-game]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 170cm
- **Hair:** Blond
- **Body:** Pale
- **Personality:** Proactive, Friendly, Kind, Protective, Sharp-tongued, Eccentric, Blunt
- **Engages in:** Cooking, Planning, Teasing, Investigation, Flirting
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Role:** Boyfriend, Friend, Writer, Robot, Civil Servant, Councillor
- **Subject of:** Teasing, Betrayal

### Reuben Ellas Kelner
A special investigator whose work includes tracking down criminal Espers. Reuben is open and friendly, but a bit of a workaholic. A lonely man who can't quite seem to find the time to maintain a personal life, Reuben is determined to protect Altair's citizens from the growing threat of unregulated Espers. But he'd kind of like to find a girlfriend, in the process.

[From [url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steamberrystudio/gilded-shadows-a-gxb-sci-fi-adventure-otome-game]Kickstarter[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Measurements:** Height: 183cm
- **Hair:** Black
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Dark
- **Clothes:** Suit, Necktie
- **Personality:** Friendly, Kind, Stubborn, Protective, Loyal, Serious, Brave, Workaholic, Sensitive
- **Role:** Friend, Detective, Superhuman
- **Engages in:** Investigation

### Yuu Sasaki
The flirtatious and eccentric rook who oversees Endgame's Medical Division. Yuu is known to be somewhat of a strange man whose interest is piqued by anything out of the ordinary. Though viewed by some others as a bit of a maniac, he is both inquisitive and deeply passionate. Yuu often finds himself at the heart of Endgame's most dangerous missions desperately ensuring none of the people under his care come to harm.

[From [url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steamberrystudio/gilded-shadows-a-gxb-sci-fi-adventure-otome-game]Kickstarter[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Alias:** Faust
- **Measurements:** Height: 175cm
- **Hair:** Blond, Grey, Gradient Colored Hair
- **Body:** Pale
- **Role:** Boyfriend, Friend, Medical Doctor, Homunculus, Superhuman
- **Engages in:** Teasing, Flirting
- **Personality:** Short-tempered, Kind, Stubborn, Smart, Protective, Assertive, Sharp-tongued, Eccentric, Blunt, Workaholic
- **Clothes:** Lab Coat
- **Subject of:** Teasing, Survival, Human Subject Research, Grief

## Shops
- [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1875950/)
- [Itch](https://steamberry.itch.io/gildedshadows)

## Releases
### English
- **2019-09-24**: Gilded Shadows - Demo - [Itch.io](https://steamberry.itch.io/gilded-shadowsdemo)
- **2022-05-13**: Gilded Shadows - [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1875950/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/1875950/info/), [Itch.io](https://steamberry.itch.io/gildedshadows)

## Tags
ESP, ADV, Romance, Female Protagonist, Adult Protagonist, Bloody Scenes, Nameable Protagonist, Future Setting in a Fictional World, Under the Same Roof, Customization, Otome Game, Cyberpunk, Protagonist with a Face, Side Portraits, Nanomachines, Bad Endings with Story, Dark Skinned Protagonist, More Than Seven Heroes, Science Fantasy, Built-in Walkthrough, AI Hero, Hero with Glasses, Clone Hero, University Student Protagonist, Dark Skinned Hero, Built-in Encyclopedia, More Than Seven Endings, Sexual Innuendo, Relationship Chart, Orphan Hero, Ending List, White Haired Hero, Hero with Beauty Mark, Medical Doctor Hero, Character Profiles, Skin Color Selection, Political Corruption, Only Adult Heroes, Gauge Display, Hero with a Braid, Flashing Lights, Choosing Factions, Unique Routes, French Kiss, Branching Plot

## More Games from Steamberry Studio
- [Changeling](https://pinovel.net/v20861)
- [Gilded Shadows](https://pinovel.net/v26578)
- [A Faerie's Tale](https://pinovel.net/v50633)
- [When Stars Collide](https://pinovel.net/v43944)

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