When the Light Dies
Developed by Electric Monkeys, Secret Level Studios · Published by PQube
At a glance
Overview
An action game by Electric Monkeys, Secret Level Studios, published by PQube — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Step into a world of shadow and obscurity as a lone survivor fighting to keep the darkness and the horrors that lurk within at bay. Seek out precious supplies, reinforce your arsenal, and uncover forbidden knowledge to unleash the terrifying powers of the ‘Old Ones’.” — 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 When the Light Dies.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| 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 10
- Processor: Intel® i3 - 4005U 1.70 GHZ
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 4400
- Storage: 600 MB available space
Supported languages (4)
When the Light Dies 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 When the Light Dies?
Steam classifies When the Light Dies as a Action game, developed by Electric Monkeys, Secret Level Studios. Step into a world of shadow and obscurity as a lone survivor fighting to keep the darkness and the horrors that lurk within at bay. Seek out precious supplies, reinforce your arsenal, and uncover forbidden knowledge to unleash the terrifying powers of the ‘Old Ones’.
How much does When the Light Dies cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists When the Light Dies at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is When the Light Dies single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for When the Light Dies: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is When the Light Dies on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists When the Light Dies for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is When the Light Dies out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 28, 2024.
What platforms is When the Light Dies on?
When the Light Dies 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 When the Light Dies single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does When the Light Dies cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Does When the Light Dies have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 100 achievements for When the Light Dies.
Who made When the Light Dies?
When the Light Dies is developed by Electric Monkeys, Secret Level Studios and published by PQube.
Where to get When the Light Dies
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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