Underplayed Gems

Lightkeeper's Curse (2025)

Lightkeeper's Curse cover
Developer
Shire Brew Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense horror puzzle game where you carefully manage limited light to explore a dark castle while evading a deadly monster.

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What players say

Players describe it as a puzzle game with horror dressing, often comparing the atmosphere to Amnesia. It clocks in at about two to three hours, which many find a welcome change from bloated games. A few jump scares punctuate the unsettling ambiance, and the puzzles are considered clever but not overly punishing, though the fourth level trips some up.

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