Oscura: Lost Light (2015)

Developer: Chocolate Liberation Front
Publisher: Surprise Attack
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 122 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A dark, tense puzzle-platformer where you manipulate light to navigate shadowy levels, balancing skill and exploration.

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What players say

Players compare Oscura: Lost Light to Limbo but say it is shorter and easier, with generous checkpoints that turn brutal in the final level. The four-gem power mechanic adds variety, but many find the game slippery, glitchy, and forgettable. Players are split on the music and art: some call them passable, others awful.

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