Monolight

A 2D puzzle platformer about finding your way with a lantern

bit paradigm · Released Jun 29, 2020

Reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 412
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Aug 8, 2020
Minimum PC: (R) UHD 620; 8 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Monolight?

In this free, single-player 2D puzzle platformer, you navigate a maze-like world with a small lantern to save the last blac. As you explore, you solve puzzles and hear accounts of a past war.

For you if...

+you enjoy puzzles that require quick thinking and timing
+you prefer short adventures over lengthy campaigns

Not for you if...

−you prefer bright environments without limited visibility
−you want cooperative play rather than a solo adventure

What players say

86% of 412 reviews are positive

Players praise the puzzle design and minimalist visuals. They criticize awkward controls, small switch hitboxes, and incomplete English translation that makes the story hard to follow.

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Monolight system requirements

Minimum: (R) UHD 620, 8 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: windows10 64bit
Processor: intel(R) core(tm) i5-7500 cpu @ 3.40ghz
Graphics: intel(R) UHD Graphics 620
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space

Does Monolight have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Monolight run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: Korean.

Does Monolight 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