“This little light of mine… I’m gonna let it shine…”

Game developer Dracma Studios recently announced that their upcoming 2.5D action-adventure game Candle Knight will be coming to Steam PC on 20 January, 2023. To Mark the big announcement, Dracma also released a new trailer, as well as a free demo which is available now via Steam.

Here’s the official breakdown of Candle Knight from the game’s Steam page, followed by the latest trailer:

Wield your flame to overcome menacing creatures lurking in the shadows of a ruined castle, use the dynamic difficulty system to your advantage, traverse challenging platforming sections and solve cryptic puzzles inside surreal paintings in this 2.5D action adventure platformer.

FIGHT AGAINST THE DARKNESS WITH YOUR FIRE

Wield flame to battle mysterious foes that await you in every corner, burn your light brighter by learning new abilities as you valiantly fight back the dark and use them to your favor in combat or to find new secrets in the castle’s halls.

A DYNAMIC IN-GAME DIFFICULTY SYSTEM

Use the ignis adaptable difficulty system to your advantage to move quicker and deal increased damage to your foes, but beware, as they also become more dangerous to confront.

SOLVE MYSTERIES INSIDE SURREAL PAINTINGS

Enter mysterious paintings that lead to a surreal, unexplored world of wonders and discover the secrets that lie inside their canvases.

2.5D PLATFORMING ACTION

Challenging platforming sections filled with traps and enemies. Traverse through the enchanted libraries, the breathtaking balconies and the perilous armory of the castle.

STUNNING VISUALS AND CHARACTERS

Explore the breathtaking vistas in the castle’s various environments and find unique characters spread throughout the castle to understand the mysteries of the surreal world around you.

BRING BACK THE LIGHT

Play as an enchanted candle holder trying to restore the light to its home, an abandoned castle in this surreal, gothic world.

Does your flame represent hope, or will it bring nothing but destruction?

Candle Knight is scheduled to release on 20 January, 2023. You can check out the free demo right now via Steam.

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