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Candlelight: Lament
Developer 正方形劳伦斯
Ed broke the curfew to visit his friends in order to find out the truth of his granddaughter's disappearance, but the truth was far more terrible than he thought. From the Steam store page
34 reactions from 2 sources (Bluesky, Steam reviews) · newest Nov 2, 2026 · last updated Nov 2, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
91
LovedLoved
10 positive · 1 negative
95% range 62–98%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluesky * | 5 | 0 | 18 |
| Steam reviews | 10 | 1 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Positive
11 of 12 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
91% recommend · 10 yes, 1 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 11 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (110 of 118 positive).
Players praise the Lovecraftian story and art style. [1][2][3] Some find the plot confusing and the ending unsatisfying. [4][5][6] Reviewers note bugs and rough English translation. [1][7][8]
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Representative posts
- [8]
Beautifully illustrated but the English translation is pretty awful.
- [1]
Get through the whole game in 6 hours without walkthrough guidance. Puzzles are all reasonable Very decent story and art, very lovecraftian . All horror scenes are expectable. Bugs do exist, don't pause and save the game while walking.
- [7]
An unpolished atmospheric horror puzzler, memorable enough to play, but often very rough around the edges. tl;dr below... The Good: - Some great character artwork. - An unpredictable narrative, which keeps the player engaged. - Generally good puzzle design. - An ambitious amount of diversity in the puzzle design for an indie team- not everything lands, but it's good that you don't feel like you're doing the same …
- [9]
Well... It was interesting. Until the moment when they tell me "that's it, folks, you're doomed" . I could be wrong, but I think there's only one ending to the game, and it's pretty bad for everyone except Chris and Michelle , and that's a bit disappointing. I thought my decisions were supposed to have an impact. But no. Ironically, the linearity of the plot is matched by the linearity of the gameplay . The stories …
- [4]
Do I understand anything of what I've been playing for the last few days? Not really, no. Did I enjoy it? Sure. Lot of interesting moments when playing the different characters, the puzzles were fun, tension was held well, I like the art. Would I recommend it? Yeah. I bought it on sale, which always helps, and I do think the game is good. Just the story/plot seemingly went over my head a bit, especially when I got …
Summarised from 19 of the 33 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 14, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Candlelight: Lament talk about great Lovecraftian story and atmosphere; those who didn't talk about confusing plot that doesn't make sense. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
34 of 34 · most liked firstDances & Candlelight🕯️🕺 (Lucanis Dellamorte & Alba de Riva/Rook[he/they]) Older Lucalba post-game always makes me smile <3 Especially after designing matching outfits for them🥰 #DragonAge #DragonAgeTheVeilguard #DATV #LousticArt #LucanisDellamorte #AlbadeRiva
neutral · AI labelView post →In this bleak midwinter, as we emerge from the longest night of the year, do you still find yourself lost in the dark woods? In my first published game, Candlelight, you are ghosts trying to escape a haunted forest before it claims you forever. It's half off on @itch.io: itch.io/s/174601/win...
positive · AI labelView post →Saw a Candlelight Concert of Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones the other night. Was absolutely spectacular. The venue, the musicians, the crowd, and the ambiance. And Rains of Castamere and Light of the Seven brought the house down.
neutral · AI labelView post →Heard of the Trophy RPG but haven’t ventured into the dark forest yet? This bundle includes the three Trophy books (Dark, Gold & Loom) as well as some great third-party games based on Trophy—including my game Candlelight 🕯️ bundleofholding.com/presents/Tro...
neutral · AI labelView post →Get through the whole game in 6 hours without walkthrough guidance. Puzzles are all reasonable Very decent story and art, very lovecraftian . All horror scenes are expectable. Bugs do exist, don't pause and save the game while walking.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An unpolished atmospheric horror puzzler, memorable enough to play, but often very rough around the edges. tl;dr below... The Good: - Some great character artwork. - An unpredictable narrative, which keeps the player engaged. - Generally good puzzle design. - An ambitious amount of diversity in the puzzle design for an indie team- not everything lands, but it's good that you don't feel like you're doing the same thing over and over again. - Some very nice, short animated sequences,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🚀 My first game, Candlelight, is almost ready to launch on Steam! Want to play for free? I’m looking for testers and you’ll keep the game for free. Comment or message me if interested! store.steampowered.com/app/3157820/... #gamedevelopment #gaming #sideprojects #gamedev #buildinpublic
positive · AI labelView post →Sword & Key is proud to present a game feature of Candlelight Inquisition TODAY at 10am PT / 1pm ET on twitch.tv/sword_and_key @candlelightrpg.bsky.social is a gothic noir indie ttrpg and this oneshot will feature a story using the quick-start rules for the game! #ttrpg #actualplay #ap
neutral · AI labelView post →LP# 0080 Up now, Buffy Sainte-Marie ~ Fire & Fleet & Candlelight ~ 1967, Pitman Pressing Doggett's Gap The Circle Game Song to a Seagull Summer Boy The Carousel The Wedding Song Little Boy Dark Eyes Reynardine-A Vampire Legend T'es Pas Un Autre #VinylCommunity #NowSpinning
neutral · AI labelView post →Sword & Tea is LIVE now (3pm PT / 6pm ET) Join us for our chat about @candlelightrpg.bsky.social on twitch.tv/sword_and_key Questions about the game and its design are welcome in chat! Check out more of Candlelight Inquisition here: bmcur.com/candlelight-...
neutral · AI labelView post →My game Candlelight has you play as ghosts of fallen explorers:
neutral · AI labelView post →Seeing that Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart got back to NY after the game and went right to Candlelight Inn in Scarsdale is very heartwarming to me.
neutral · AI labelView post →We have a new member! Will Fish is the game designer behind the TTRPG Candlelight Inquisition. He enjoys making thought-provoking games and dark narratives that hide an underlying idealism. He loves dogs, art, and pretentious-sounding rock subgenres. Learn more about him & his games at www.bmcur.com
neutral · AI labelView post →Beautifully illustrated but the English translation is pretty awful.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Well... It was interesting. Until the moment when they tell me "that's it, folks, you're doomed" . I could be wrong, but I think there's only one ending to the game, and it's pretty bad for everyone except Chris and Michelle , and that's a bit disappointing. I thought my decisions were supposed to have an impact. But no. Ironically, the linearity of the plot is matched by the linearity of the gameplay . The stories of characters like Ed and Beck end abruptly. Dawson and Chris are developed…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Our friends at Sword & Key are streaming a one-shot of Candlelight Inquisition this Sunday. I hear they are planning on orchestrating a conspiracy in game, I'm excited to see how it goes.
neutral · AI labelView post →Sword & Key is pleased to present Shadows in the Fog, a preview of Candlelight Inquisition, a new gothic noir TTRPG of intrigue, investigation, and introspection! Catch this special one-shot this Sunday at 10am PT!
neutral · AI labelView post →"Candlelight" RPG is now "Candlelight Inquisition"
neutral · AI labelView post →A friend of mine invited us to showcase Candlelight Inquisition tomorrow at Homegrown Game Market @ The Brewtorium in Austin TX. This will be the first time the hardcover has been sold in person. Thanks for the invite! #homegrowngames gadabout.games/homegrown-ga...
positive · AI labelView post →The flames have changed colors. The people in the streets are becoming horrific beasts. Welcome to the Candlelight Masquerade. It's episode 1 of Candlelight Masquerade, our Halloween special Pathfinder 2E actual play game! youtu.be/_krgvkl41lM
neutral · AI labelView post →Candlelight Inquisition is gothic noir game is about intrigue and introspection, and it's being crowdfunded by the indie game studio Black Mouth Cur Gamecraft. www.geeknative.com/1...
neutral · AI labelView post →Played in a game at a Dragonmeet, some years past, that the Keeper called 'Cthulhu by Candlelight' - the game was set in Elizabethan London, PCs were all members of a mercenary troupe. We were tasked with making a delivery, it was carnage.
neutral · AI labelView post →Do I understand anything of what I've been playing for the last few days? Not really, no. Did I enjoy it? Sure. Lot of interesting moments when playing the different characters, the puzzles were fun, tension was held well, I like the art. Would I recommend it? Yeah. I bought it on sale, which always helps, and I do think the game is good. Just the story/plot seemingly went over my head a bit, especially when I got to the end of the game. I think two of the characters ends/switches happened…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →a linear experience in puzzle solving/ point and click game , interesting story so far.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →25. Some random events were removed from the game earlier than most. The random event Candlelight was added in February 20th, 2006 and was very rare to the point where even regular players at the time (like myself) never saw it. It featured Pious Pete asking you to light candles for him.
neutral · AI labelView post →My haul from FreeRPGDay. I got to play the bottom one—Candlelight Inquisition—with its lead (and I believe SOLE) designer. He seemed pretty cool, and it seems like a pretty fun game so far, so I’d recommend anyone who’s into RPGs or curious about them to check it out at @candlelightrpg.bsky.social
positive · AI labelView post →Good ol game of rummy by candlelight 🤭🤭🤭 #winterstorm #northcarolina #cardgames #candlelight #familytime
neutral · AI labelView post →The story is surprisingly gooddddd. For the Lovecraft fan like me, it's very refreshing experience. The art is very good also. Cheers to the team and thanks for this gem.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pull up a chair, adventurer 🗡️ The Tavern Is Always Open art print, The Map Is Just A Suggestion mug, a Dice Bag (the big one) tote and a Read By Candlelight mouse tee. Gifts for your Game Master and the whole party. #ttrpg #tabletopgames #gamemaster #gamenight #etsyshop
neutral · AI labelView post →It's Spooky Season, HERE'S YOUR EARLY HALLOWEEN Gift for (Kinda) I have put up my horror game called Bye Candlelight it s a4 player coop game I have put on Tabletop Simulator. Please let me know if you play rip me a new one for feedback. thank you. ENJOY! steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/. See less
positive · AI labelView post →I got you! And I just saw your location, I grew up around that area & still have family & friends both there & across the river! I'll be down there on the 23rd-24th for a Pickles game & a Tool Candlelight concert. I am north of you now, in the Puget Sound
neutral · AI labelView post →You've confused me, and yet it changed my life because I had to think for the whole 12 hours I slept the night after I finished this game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great story, decent puzzles, bit of lacklustre gameplay. Still recommended, it's a short one.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Read some comments about not understanding what was going on, thought they were silly until i finished my first playthough. Cant say i get whats going on but i am for sure vibing with it 👍 fun puzzles and respawn mechanics. Love the style. Very nice if a bit confusing
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Candlelight: Rings and Dragons A really cool night out with music from Lord of the Rings and from Game of Thrones. 🕯️
neutral · AI labelView post →Another 4e game I'm in just began, it's called Candlelight and we're playing the lieutenants of the big evil guys, in their war against the light! My character is The Count, the second Vampire - the first being his master, one of those BBEGs. The Count is an Ardent, and it's such fun to play!
positive · AI labelView post →https://new.reddit.com/r/Lovecraft/comments/1evzklj/candlelight_lament_the_cold_hard_truth "Candlelight: Lament is an engaging Cthulhu Mythos-inspired game with Eastern Philosophy—striking monochromatic hand-painted art, full of anguish in front of a terrible, chilling reality. "Candlelight: Lament gets a strong recommendation."
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