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About Dear Lighthouse
Dear Lighthouse is a narrative-driven indie game from NLX2, released December 29, 2025, for PC. You play a hired technician tasked with restoring a decaying lighthouse, but routine maintenance quickly spirals into uncovering hidden dangers. The game blends environmental storytelling with puzzle-solving as you repair machinery and piece together a dark, unspoken history. Set in a bleak coastal environment, it leans into eerie atmosphere and slow-burn tension. Think of it as a moody, puzzle-focused mystery where every creak and flicker feels deliberate.
Gameplay
You spend most of your time exploring the lighthouse, repairing broken systems, and scavenging for clues about its past. Core mechanics involve manipulating machinery, realigning gears, fixing circuits, and deciphering cryptic notes. Puzzles often require spatial reasoning, like adjusting mirrors to redirect light or syncing mechanical parts to restore power. The story unfolds through fragmented documents and audio logs, with each discovery hinting at a larger, unsettling secret. Sessions are methodical, balancing exploration with problem-solving. Controls are straightforward, with a focus on precise interactions. The tension builds as you realize the lighthouse’s malfunctions were deliberate, and your actions might trigger consequences.
What Players Think
PlayPile community ratings are strong, with a 4.6/5 score and 88% of players completing the base story. Average playtime is 6.5 hours, though 20% extend past 10 hours chasing optional lore. Community moods are split: 65% describe it as “atmospheric,” 30% as “tense,” and 15% as “slow-paced but rewarding.” Critics praise its “hauntingly beautiful design” (PC Gamer, 8.5/10) and “eerie pacing” (IGN, 8/10). Some players critique the sparse dialogue, but 75% of reviews call the ending “unexpectedly impactful.” Achievements include 100% completion (32 total) and 12 hidden lore milestones.
PlayPile's Take
Dear Lighthouse is worth playing if you enjoy slow, atmospheric mysteries with tactile puzzles. At $29.99, it’s a mid-budget pick for fans of games like Firewatch or The Vanishing of Ethan Carter. The core story is concise but rewarding, though the sparse dialogue might frustrate some. With 32 achievements and optional lore deepening the mystery, it offers replay value beyond the main narrative. Skip if you prefer fast-paced action, but give it a shot for its chilling ambiance and clever environmental storytelling.
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Single player
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