The Lightkeeper - PC (Steam)

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The Lightkeeper is a psychological horror game set in the atmospheric and heavy ambiance of the 1920s.Story:The story follows Arthur, a World War I veteran who, in an attempt to escape the haunting memories of war, takes a job as a lighthouse keeper.In 1925, during his first experience in this line of work, Arthur is sent to a remote island. Due to a shortage of personnel, he must perform his duties alone.At first, everything seems normal, but as time passes, the situation quickly deteriorates. ...

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Developer:	Darkphobia Games,
Publisher:	Darkphobia Games,
Release date:	6 September 2025
Genre:	Adventure, Indies,
Recent Steam reviews:	Very positive (90)
All Steam reviews:	Very positive (523)

User tags*: horror adventure atmospheric psychological horror dark exploration cinematic 3d realistic thriller walking simulator hunting mystery investigation psychological 1980s 1990's choices matter surreal world war i ...

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Description

The Lightkeeper is a psychological horror game set in the atmospheric and heavy ambiance of the 1920s.

Story:

The story follows Arthur, a World War I veteran who, in an attempt to escape the haunting memories of war, takes a job as a lighthouse keeper.

In 1925, during his first experience in this line of work, Arthur is sent to a remote island. Due to a shortage of personnel, he must perform his duties alone.

At first, everything seems normal, but as time passes, the situation quickly deteriorates. With the horrifying truths behind the deaths of previous keepers coming to light, every passing moment on the island becomes a nightmarish ordeal for Arthur. His traumatic past and fragile mental state only worsen his condition in the isolated, eerie environment.

Features:

The game features multiple endings, with players facing three critical choices at the end that will determine Arthur’s fate in very different ways. The story is inspired by true events, adding an extra layer of chilling realism to the experience. also to deepen the emotional connection with Arthur and the story, high-quality cinematic cutscenes are integrated into the game.

Visuals and Atmosphere:

The Lightkeeper offers realistic graphics, immersive environmental design, and haunting soundscapes crafted to make players truly feel the oppressive loneliness of being stranded on a mysterious, isolated island.

Gameplay:

The game is designed to fully immerse you in the role of a lighthouse keeper. You will have a island to explore, but your primary responsibility remains: tending to the lighthouse. You must manage essential tasks such as lighting and extinguishing the beacon at the right times and maintaining resources like oil. As you progress, you will uncover the dark and terrifying secrets hidden throughout the island.