Below Sunshade

About

You’re marooned on a mysterious island with an Elvish noblewoman whose high society manners clash with the harsh realities of survival. Below Sunshade blends resource management with narrative-driven exploration as you scavenge for supplies, navigate shifting environments, and figure out secrets buried in the island’s depths. Your choices shape interactions with other survivors while the environment itself becomes an antagonist, storms, traps, and a mysterious central clockwork threaten progress. The game’s standout is its tense atmosphere and the prickly dynamic between your character and the reluctant Elvish companion. With minimal dialogue options, most of her personality comes through snarky remarks and stubborn decisions that can hinder or aid survival. Released in 2019 by Arvus Games, it leans into old-school survival mechanics with permadeath risks and limited inventory space. The island’s design encourages multiple playthroughs to uncover all hidden paths and outcomes.

Storyline

In Below Sunshade you find yourself shipwrecked and stranded on an uncharted island. Your only companion? A spoilt Elvish noblewoman who is far from used to such deprivations. Yet the two of you are not alone on the island. There are others who wait to be discovered; some friend, some foe. The greatest foe of all, however, is the island itself as you race to survive against the ticking clock that lurks at its heart.