Keep the Lights On

A side-scrolling horror adventure about uncovering a haunted abbey’s past

Light the Lantern Studios · Released Jun 30, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 55
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Jul 27, 2023
Minimum PC: Integrated Vega; 8 GB RAM · 0.4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Keep the Lights On?

You play Edmund Rosental, a widowed private detective investigating an abandoned abbey, in this single-player, 2D horror adventure. You follow a linear story, explore rooms, solve puzzles, jump to hidden areas, and use holy water to fend off enemies.

For you if...

+you prefer short adventures over lengthy campaigns

Not for you if...

−you prefer horror games without puzzles or platforming

What players say

91% of 55 reviews are positive

Players praise the creepy atmosphere, pixel art, and story. Recurring complaints concern bugs that block interaction or progress, awkward controls, and hard-to-read text.

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Keep the Lights On system requirements

Minimum: Integrated Vega, 8 GB RAM, 0.4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10, 11
Processor: AMD Ryzen PRO Processor
Graphics: Integrated AMD Radeon Vega
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 400 MB available space

Does Keep the Lights On have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Keep the Lights On run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 9
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Keep the Lights On 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam