Steam's Visual Novel Fest Features Until Then: A Filipino-Inspired, Mystery-Filled Adventure

Gaming Staff • March 3, 2025

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Until Then, a narrative-driven indie game developed by Polychroma Games and published by Maximum Entertainment, is currently part of Steam's Visual Novel Fest, with a 40% discount. The game is nominated for multiple awards, including the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards for Outstanding Video Game, Indie Game Awards for Emotional Impact, and TIGA Awards for Best Narrative Game.

Until Then is a cinematic adventure following Mark Borja, a high school student dealing with everyday teenage struggles. However, there are eerie abnormalities in his world, such as unexplained disappearances and déjà vu moments. The game features vibrant, relatable characters, quirky minigames, and is set in beautifully crafted environments inspired by real-life locations in the Philippines.

Maximum Entertainment, the publisher, is a global entertainment company creating indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. Polychroma Games, the developer, is an independent game studio from the Philippines that aims to explore and push the boundaries of storytelling in video games.

Until Then combines breathtaking cinematic pixel art with a dynamic soundtrack, immersing players in Mark's emotionally charged and mysterious world. Players are tasked with uncovering the secrets before it's too late. The game is available for purchase on Steam, with a 40% discount during the Visual Novel Fest.

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