Stage 1: The Unlit Lantern

Someone stole the lighthouse's flame. Chase it into the Dusk, a world of lost things. Talk to monsters, dodge attacks inside a lantern, and bring the light home.

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Screenshots

Title screen with the lighthouse Meeting Tallow, a brave birthday candle Cinder Hollow, the town of lost things Dodging attacks inside a lantern The windy Kite Cliffs A boss battle against Tangle

What's inside

Talk or fight

Hum to a moth, write a poem for an ink blot. Fill their CALM and they leave in peace, or STRIKE.

Dodge in a lantern

Your little flame dodges attacks inside the lantern's glass. Brush past danger to build GLOW.

A world of lost things

Lost toys, unsent letters, frog choirs, kites, a wishing pond and 12 hidden stars.

Play with friends

Local co-op for up to 3 players, each with their own flame. Full controller support.

29 achievements

From story milestones to tricky challenges and one well-hidden secret.

About 4-5 hours

A complete first stage with 7 boss fights and an original chiptune soundtrack.

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