Lightmatter

You explore a futuristic research facility where darkness is deadly, trying to find a way through its rooms after an experiment goes wrong. The facility’s CEO, Virgil, comments on your progress over the speakers.

Plan routes through shadow-filled spaces by moving lamps and other light tools to illuminate safe ground. Position and connect light sources to reach exits, operate switches, and cross gaps without stepping into darkness.

New puzzle elements are introduced over the course of the game and later combined, with some sections adding moving platforms and timed obstacles. Observation, spatial reasoning, and occasional precise movement are used to work through each chamber.

Players often enjoy the light-and-shadow puzzle concept, describing the room challenges as engaging and satisfying to solve. Reviews also praise the level design, visual style, and Virgil’s voice performance and humor. Some players find the experience too short, and opinions differ on the narration and frequent Portal references.