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Lightmatter

Developed by Tunnel Vision Games · Published by Aspyr

AdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 15, 2020 Price$2.99 Metacritic73/100 Steam reviews679

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$2.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic73/100
Steam reviews679
Languages10
Achievements23

Overview

An adventure, indie game by Tunnel Vision Games, published by Aspyr — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “A first-person puzzler where shadows kill you. Watch your step or be swallowed by the darkness.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 91% positive of 2,740
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players5
Player-voted tags:LogicIndieAdventurePuzzleFirst-PersonSci-fi3DAtmosphericScienceDark ComedyDynamic NarrationNarration

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Lightmatter.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 4170 / AMD A8-7600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 / AMD R9 270
  • Storage: 6 GB available space

Supported languages (10)

EnglishDanishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainJapaneseRussianSimplified ChinesePortuguese - Brazil

Lightmatter FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Lightmatter?

Steam classifies Lightmatter as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Tunnel Vision Games. A first-person puzzler where shadows kill you. Watch your step or be swallowed by the darkness.

How much does Lightmatter cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Lightmatter at $2.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Lightmatter single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Lightmatter: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Lightmatter on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Lightmatter for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Lightmatter out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 15, 2020.

What platforms is Lightmatter on?

Lightmatter is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Lightmatter single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Lightmatter cost?

Steam lists it at $2.99.

Does Lightmatter have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 23 achievements for Lightmatter.

What is Lightmatter's Metacritic score?

Lightmatter has a Metacritic score of 73/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Lightmatter?

Lightmatter is developed by Tunnel Vision Games and published by Aspyr.

Where to get Lightmatter

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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