Afterglow is a post-apocalyptic sandbox MMORPG developed by Shadow Council Pty Ltd., designed for players with busy schedules who still crave deep, strategic gameplay. Set 77 years after a nuclear war, the game unfolds across a devastated American Southwest, where players take on the role of refugees rebuilding their lives in a fractured world.
What sets Afterglow apart is its semi-idle system, allowing your team of up to three characters to continue gathering, crafting, and exploring even while you’re offline. The game features turn-based combat, a player-driven economy, and non-violent gameplay options, making it accessible to a wide range of playstyles. PvP mechanics include territory control, and the world evolves through faction dynamics, hidden caches, and mysterious artifacts known as CELLs.
Visually, the game embraces a retro 1980s aesthetic, with 2D graphics and synthwave-inspired environments. It avoids pay-to-win mechanics and time-gated content, focusing instead on meaningful progression and flexible engagement.
