Candle

About

Candle casts you as Teku, a man with a literal light in the darkness. His left hand is a flickering candle, a tool to scare off foes and illuminate shadowy paths. The game mixes platforming and puzzle-solving as you navigate traps and obstacles to rescue his tribe’s shaman from an ancient enemy. Each level demands sharp eyes and quick thinking, missteps mean falling to your doom. The hand-painted watercolor art gives everything a living painting feel, with every frame carefully drawn. It holds a 77 on Metacritic and 76% positive reviews on Steam, with players praising the atmospheric challenge. The blend of tense exploration and clever puzzles makes it a memorable indie trek.