Fading Clouds is an indie developed by AFIL Games, released 4 August 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Fading Clouds is
Fading Clouds is an indie game developed by AFIL Games and released in 2026. It is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (Microsoft Windows). It carries an ESRB E age rating.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Embark on a peaceful journey through the skies in Fading Clouds, a charming puzzle adventure where every step transforms the path ahead. Carefully plan your moves, cross clouds that vanish beneath your feet, and discover the perfect route to reach the star waiting at the end of every challenge. Explore 30 carefully crafted levels where new cloud types and clever mechanics make every puzzle feel fresh and rewarding. Restore clouds at the right moment, adapt your strategy, and discover creative solutions as the difficulty gently grows with each stage. With beautiful pixel art, a relaxing atmosphere, and thoughtful puzzles that encourage careful planning without pressure, Fading Clouds is…
How it plays
It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Fading Clouds launched on 4 August 2026, within three weeks of Mortal Shell II, Beast of Reincarnation, Halo: Campaign Evolved and Big Walk. It arrived 6 years into the Xbox Series's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.
Released around the same time: Mortal Shell II, Beast of Reincarnation, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Big Walk.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
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