Underplayed Gems

Lumins and Shades (2023)

Lumins and Shades cover
Developer
TheOnlyOne
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A cute but increasingly complex grid-based puzzle game where you guide light and dark creatures through surreal, atmospheric puzzles by discovering mechanics through experimentation.

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What players say

Players appreciate the clever puzzle design that starts simple but grows into a complex, satisfying challenge. The later levels demand careful observation and are sometimes described as a brain-fryer, though the difficulty comes from tracking many elements at once. Some note minor technical issues, and the lack of community guides can be frustrating.

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