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Games Like There Will Be Light

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Atmospheric, Puzzle, Mystery.

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There Will Be Light is a top-down puzzle adventure in a gloomy but cozy environment. To progress, you have to solve tricky logic puzzles, while defending yourself against enemies. Dive into this cozy but challenging puzzle adventure as you solve riddles and fight your way back to the light.

Reviews: Positive — 97% — of 39 reviews
Released: 2025-06-04
Developer: Byond Studios
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows

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    Why similar: Emotional 15%, Investigation 12.4%, Mystery 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Puzzle 9.5%

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews
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    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    73% matchNo user reviews
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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
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    68% matchNo user reviews
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    67% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
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