Underplayed Gems

Light of the Mountain (2018)

Light of the Mountain cover
Developer
Songhouse Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
3.7 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A quiet, introspective journey through a lonely island and a dying man's memories, with gentle puzzle-solving that feels more like meditative exploration than challenge.

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What players say

Players praise the surreal visuals and relaxing music, but find the 3D platforming frustrating and the story disconnected from the gameplay. Opinions split on puzzle difficulty, with some calling them satisfying and others repetitive.

Screenshots

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