There Won't be Light

Co-op horror where using your voice helps monsters find you

BarCoffee Studio · Released Sep 25, 2022 · Early Access

Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Mixed; 54% of 56
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Oct 27, 2022
Minimum PC: GTX 1060; 6 GB RAM · 8 GB disk; Full requirements

What is There Won't be Light?

In this Early Access first-person horror game, you explore abandoned environments alone or with up to three other players. You solve puzzles and carry out a ritual while trying to escape pursuing monsters. Silent communication tools let you coordinate without speaking.

For you if...

+you enjoy horror built around communication and teamwork

Not for you if...

−you prefer exploring without the pressure of being hunted

What players say

54% of 56 reviews are positive

Players praise the voice-based lighting concept and playing with friends. Recurring complaints concern bugs and inconsistent monster behavior; a more recent reviewer also reports unclear objectives and unreliable voice chat.

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There Won't be Light system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1060, 6 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or higher
Processor: Intel i5 - 7400 or better
Graphics: GTX 1060 6GB or better
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 8 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: 20 Mbps+ Internet connection for hosting / Microphone is required

Does There Won't be Light have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does There Won't be Light 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
Achievements: 1
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, Portuguese - Brazil. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain.

Does There Won't be Light 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