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The Lightkeeper

📅 Sep 7, 2025
Darkphobia Games
Alone on a remote island, you're tasked with keeping a lighthouse. But the horrific events that claimed the lives of previous keepers still whisper through the air. Each day, the line between reality and delusion fades and something in the dark is waiting for the last keeper
82.2Rating
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About This Game

The Lightkeeper is a adventure/indie game designed for single-player, developed by Darkphobia Games and released in 2025. With an estimated 44,000 copies sold, it is considered a modest seller on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 82.2/100 — a strong reception overall. According to player data, the main story takes around 1.62 hours, with side content bringing that to 1.65 hours, and a completionist run can reach 1.8 hours. Players commonly describe it as Horror, Adventure, Atmospheric, Psychological Horror and Dark.

Media

User Reviews

82.2
Overall Score / 100
8.2/10
Steam (947 reviews)

Playtime Estimates

1.62h
🎯 Main Story
1.65h
⭐ Main + Sides
1.8h
💯 Completionist
Based on 13 player submissions

Game Information

Release Date
September 7, 2025
Developer
Darkphobia Games
Publisher
Darkphobia Games
Platforms
Windows
Price
$7.99

Analytics & Metrics

Copies Sold (VISE)
Low Data
VRI ScoreLearning
63
Indicators are uncertain and suggest proceeding with caution.
VISE (VORYTHIC Intelligent Sales Estimator) intelligent predictive model estimating the number of copies sold on Steam, based on community data analysis and purchase patterns.
VRI (Vorythic Recommendation Index) a single number indicating whether the game is worth your time. Built from game data, putting real players' opinions above progressive 'critics'.

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System Requirements

🪟 Windows
Minimum
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-3470 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 280
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Recommended
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-3770 or AMD FX™-9590
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon™ RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system