Underplayed Gems

Lightsmith (2021)

Lightsmith cover
Developer
A Few Dragons
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Early Access
Rating
5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, methodical crafting-survival game set in a perpetually dark world where you forge light sources to protect a settlement and explore cautiously.

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What players say

Players praise the tension from a light meter that shrinks, making the day cycle feel urgent without being arbitrary. The game has no combat, instead relying on trial-and-error exploration and town rebuilding. Reviews consistently note frequent updates and a responsive developer team.

Screenshots

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