Flicker of Hope

Stealth horror where a small candle hides from monstrous pursuers

Studio Whip · Released Aug 2, 2020

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 1,126
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Dec 11, 2020
Minimum PC: GTX 1070; 8 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Flicker of Hope?

In this single-player 3D horror game, you guide Jean Wick through a plague-stricken cathedral, carrying out a dead monk's mission to restore its light. You use a snuffer and wax-based tricks to evade a corrupted nun and giant insects that feed on the dead.

For you if...

+you enjoy managing limited resources while sneaking past threats

Not for you if...

−you want a long campaign rather than a brief outing

What players say

93% of 1,126 reviews are positive

Players praise the atmosphere, sound, lighting, and character designs. Some say the nun spots them even when they seem hidden, and others criticize having to restart after quitting.

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Flicker of Hope system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1070, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i7 - 9750H CPU @ 2.60GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does Flicker of Hope have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Flicker of Hope run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Flicker of Hope use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam