Retrace the Light (2025)

Developer: Xiaming Game
Publisher: Xiaming Game, GlintForge
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 255 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Navigating surreal, mind-bending mazes with a mix of puzzle-solving and combat, driven by a narrative of emotional repair and discovery.

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What players say

Players praise the creative puzzle design and distinctive light-trail mechanic, but note the combat is simple and enemy variety is low. Boss fights divide opinion: some feel they are well-designed, others call the final boss rush a chaotic mess. The game is short and linear, with a few typos and tiny UI text that can be a pain on the Steam Deck.

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