Underplayed Gems

Candle In Darkness (2023)

Candle In Darkness cover
Developer
Shub-Niggurath Games, ShopaLover
Publisher
ShopaLover
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 17 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, gothic survival horror game where you navigate darkness and face Lovecraftian horrors with dynamic, punishing gameplay.

gothic horroratmospherictensedarksurvivalfirst-persondynamicchallenging

What players say

Players are split: some praise the atmosphere and music, but many find the game too dark, confusing, and short. The candle goes out too quickly, making it hard to see and survive. Development seems stalled, with no updates in months.

Screenshots

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