Overview
Game Title: Veils of the Past (Chinese version: 昨日之紗 )
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 seven supported languages, every choice you make could change the fate of those you love… or doom them forever.
Release Window: Q4 2026 (Planned)
Platforms: PC (Steam)
Price: ~€20 / $20 USD
Key Features
- A branching noir narrative — Multiple major story paths, each deeply affected by your choices, with dozens of decisions that can radically alter events and outcomes within each path.
- Seven complete localizations — Play in English, French, Russian, Spanish (LatAm), Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish.
- Cinematic visuals — Richly rendered 3D art with atmospheric lighting and noir composition.
- Original score & cinematic sound design — Music, ambience, and SFX built to carry tension and emotion (best with headphones).
- 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, fractured memories, and a truth far darker than anyone expected.
Every lead uncovers more than just clues — it forces Alex to confront the veils he's drawn over his own history. And with every choice, the people around him shift: loyalties bend, relationships change, and the mystery reshapes who they truly are. To solve the case 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.
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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.
Visuals
Factsheet
Developer
TangoScarMike Games
Release Date
Planned Q4 2026
Platforms
PC (Steam)
Genre:
Visual Novel / Mystery / Noir
Classification:
Mature (not explicit)
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