The Red Lantern
Developed by Timberline Studio · Published by Kepler Interactive
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, casual, indie game by Timberline Studio, published by Kepler Interactive — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The Red Lantern is a narrative, dog sledding game about survival. You play as the Musher who, along with her team of 5 sled dogs, must find her way home. Care for your dogs, discover their stories, and learn how to navigate the unknowns of the Alaskan wilderness and prepare for your new life.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 The Red Lantern.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7+ (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual Core 2.5 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia 9600GT or equivalent / 1 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Microsoft® Windows® 7 SP1
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
Supported languages (1)
The Red Lantern 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 The Red Lantern?
Steam classifies The Red Lantern as a Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG game, developed by Timberline Studio. The Red Lantern is a narrative, dog sledding game about survival. You play as the Musher who, along with her team of 5 sled dogs, must find her way home. Care for your dogs, discover their stories, and learn how to navigate the unknowns of the Alaskan wilderness and prepare for your new life.
How much does The Red Lantern cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Red Lantern at $2.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Red Lantern single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Red Lantern: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Red Lantern on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Red Lantern for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Red Lantern out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 8, 2021.
What platforms is The Red Lantern on?
The Red Lantern 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 The Red Lantern single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Red Lantern cost?
Steam lists it at $2.49.
Does The Red Lantern have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 27 achievements for The Red Lantern.
Who made The Red Lantern?
The Red Lantern is developed by Timberline Studio and published by Kepler Interactive.
Where to get The Red Lantern
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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