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Overview

Game Title: Veils of the Past (Chinese version: 昨日之纱)

When the past refuses to stay buried, every choice tears at the fabric of truth.

Veils of the Past is a cinematic visual novel that blends noir mystery, emotional storytelling, and branching paths into a gripping narrative experience. Step into the role of Alex, a weary investigator drawn into a case that unravels far more than just secrets — it challenges memory, identity, and the meaning of sacrifice. With stunning 3D-rendered visuals, a mature atmosphere, and six full localizations, every choice you make could change the fate of those you love… or doom them forever.

Release Window: Q1 2026 (Planned)
Platforms: PC (Steam)
Price: ~€20 / $20 USD

Key Features

  • A branching noir narrative — Four main storylines, each deeply affected by your choices, with dozens of decisions that can radically alter events and outcomes within each path. 
  • Six complete localizations — Play in English, French, Russian, Spanish (LatAm), Brazilian Portuguese, and Traditional Chinese.
  • Cinematic visuals — Richly rendered 3D art with atmospheric lighting and noir composition.
  • Original score & cinematic sound design — High-quality music and meticulously crafted ambience/SFX that heighten tension and emotion.
  • Themes that linger — Identity, guilt, sacrifice, and the cost of chasing the truth.
  • Choice-driven endings — Dozens of decisions lead to powerful, emotional finales.
  • Mature storytelling — A layered, character-driven mystery for players seeking depth.

Story

The coastal town seems peaceful on the surface, but beneath its calm waves lie wounds that never healed.

Alex, a private investigator burdened by his own past, is hired by Veronica to solve the disappearance of Chloe. What begins as a simple missing-person case soon entangles him with powerful figures, lost memories, and a truth far darker than anyone expected.

Every lead uncovers more than just clues — it forces Alex to confront the veils he has drawn over his own history. To solve the mystery is to risk unraveling himself.

Characters

  • Alex — A haunted investigator, caught between duty and the shadows of his own past.

  • Veronica — Determined and sharp, but her desperation hides secrets of its own.

  • Lila — Fiery and brilliant, a freelance journalist whose curiosity and fearless pursuit of the truth can get under your skin.

  • Ethan — Charismatic and wealthy, his charm masks a dangerous influence.

  • Cassandra — Impeccably poised and quietly powerful; a key player whose elegant surface conceals hard edges and long memories.

  • Elara — A brilliant but shy researcher whose nervous energy conceals hidden strength.

  • Chloe — Missing, but never absent. Her absence shapes the lives of everyone involved.

Alex
Alex
Lila
Lila
Veronica
Veronica
Ethan
Ethan

Visuals 

Factsheet

Developer
TangoScarMike Games

Release Date
Planned Q1 2026

Platforms
PC (Steam)

Genre
Visual Novel / Mystery / Noir / 18+

Languages
English, French, Russian, Spanish (LatAm), Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese

Price
~€20 / $20 USD

Playtime
8-12 hours (all routes)

Website
https://www.veilsofthepast.com/

Steam Page
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3878630/Veils_of_the_Past/

About the developer

TangoScarMike Games is a European independent game studio, dedicated to story-rich experiences that blend emotional depth with cinematic visuals. Veils of the Past is the studio's debut title, combining narrative ambition with handcrafted artistry.

Contact: tangoscarmike.games@gmail.com

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🔞 For mature audiences (18+). A story-rich visual novel with psychological depth and optional intimate scenes.