Light the Candles in Hell (2024)

Developer: Hohada
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Free To Play
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 31 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A brief, silent, and lonely walk to light candles in an empty open world, feeling unfinished and meditative despite its flaws.

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What players say

Players are split on this free walking sim. Some find it relaxing and atmospheric, others call it boring and shallow. The game originally required lighting 1,000 candles, but was since reduced to 11, which one player says ruined the challenge. The ending is a black screen with music.

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