Mayak

Story

You wake up in complete darkness. Oxygen is critically low. To stay sane, you recall the events of the past few days…

Not long ago, you worked at a mountain observatory, studying a mysterious signal from a distant star. The signal contained a sequence of prime numbers, decreasing each day. Is it a countdown? What happens when it reaches zero?

Uncover the mystery of the signal, make contact with an alien intelligence, and save the one you love.

Features

• Hard science fiction inspired by Lem, Heinlein, Egan, the Strugatsky brothers, and other classics.

• Hand-painted visuals, impressionism + noir, digital oil paints.

• A love story set against the vastness of space and existential questions.

• Operatic vocals, strings, saxophone, and warm analog synths.

• No choices, one powerful ending. Pure storytelling.

• Created by a real scientist working in a research lab.

Gameplay

Mayak is a visual novel with 2D adventure elements — intimate and atmospheric. Expect interactive scenes, exploration, and scientific insights.

Science!

Animated explanations of scientific concepts, including:

• Interstellar travel

• Life cycles of stars

• Signal transmission and decoding

• And more!

She

Space isn’t so cold when someone you love is there.