- A new narrative-driven simulation game from Taiwanese indie developer Shades Studio
- Mansion decorating and secret mystery presented with charming handmade 2D graphics
Taiwanese indie game studio Shades Studio has released a free demo of its new game ‘Lennon and Luca’ on Steam.
‘Lennon and Luka’ is a narrative-driven simulation game that combines room decorating and a boy-raising system. Players can freely decorate a mansion rendered in charming, hand-drawn 2D graphics while uncovering mysteries hidden throughout the building.
An inherited old mansion, a meeting with the boy in the mirror, ‘Luca’
The player begins the story as the protagonist who unexpectedly inherits an old mansion.
This place is a new home and also a space where clues to unraveling the secrets surrounding the protagonist’s birth remain. In the process of restoring the mansion by repairing broken furniture and removing faded wallpaper, the player encounters a boy named Luca inside an old antique mirror.
Luca, who seems to know the mansion’s past, does not easily open up from the start. Players must gradually build a relationship with him by conversing with him and choosing options every day. As the bond with Luca deepens, new stories and customization items appear, and clues to explore the depths of the mansion can also be obtained.
However, to unlock more secrets, you must make a costly deal with Luka. The Steam store page heightens the tension by describing it as an “irreversible deal once made.” The developers stated that they hope this journey will serve as an opportunity for players to engage in an inner dialogue with themselves.
Combination of interior decorating, multiple endings, and diverse genres
Interior design is a core element of the game. Players interact with Luca to acquire various decorative items, such as wallpaper, carpets, and small potted plants, and use them to transform an old room into a warm and inviting space.
The Steam store page lists various tags including simulation, RPG, crafting, hidden object, visual novel, choice-driven story, and multiple endings. It features a complex structure that combines customization and collection elements with story choices. However, the specific story branching structure and the total number of endings have not yet been revealed.
Developers Shades Studio and Jeremy Jhang
Shades Studio is a Taiwanese indie game developer aiming to create “games that convey emotional resonance.” According to the studio’s introduction, it was founded by veteran game director and artist Jeremy Jhang.
Jeremy Chang has a history of participating in the art production of works such as the emotional puzzle adventure ‘Behind the Frame’. The studio stated that the cumulative YouTube views of the videos he directed have exceeded 17 million, and he also has over 8,000 followers on ArtStation.
Shades Studios is directly handling both the development and distribution of ‘Lennon and Luka’.
Free demo currently available on Steam… Supports Windows and Mac platforms
A free trial version of ‘Lennon & Luka’ is currently available for download on the Steam store page. The full version is scheduled to be released on Windows and Mac platforms in 2027, but the specific release date has not yet been announced.
Supported languages include a total of five, including Korean, English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. Based on Steam store information, the interface and subtitles for these languages are officially supported, but no separate voice acting is provided. The developer plans to share future development updates by adding the game to the Steam wishlist and following their official social channels.
For ‘Lennon & Luka,’ the key point to watch going forward will be how it harmonizes the tranquility of charming space decorating with the suspense surrounding the boy in the mirror. Users who wish to get a sneak peek at the game’s atmosphere and core systems before the official release can check it out through the free demo available on Steam.
Information regarding ‘Lennon and Luca’
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Title | Lennon and Luca |
| Developer | Shades Studio |
| Publisher | Shades Studio |
| Genre | Simulation, Training, Visual Novel, Casual |
| platform | PC (Steam / Windows, Mac) |
| Release date | Scheduled for 2027 (Trial version currently available on Steam) |
| language | Korean, English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese (Interface · Subtitles) |
| Reactions/Evaluations | No Steam user reviews (Pre-release) |
| Official Website | Shortcut |
| Steam Page | Shortcut |
