Lantern Vale

Lantern Vale is a gentle game. You wander a hand-drawn valley, solve light environmental puzzles, and slowly piece together why the place went dark. There's no combat and no failure states — just curiosity as the engine. The puzzles are clever without being cruel. Most involve reflecting or carrying light to shadowed spots, and the game trusts you to notice things instead of shouting hints. I finished it in a few relaxed sittings and wanted more. It won't suit players who need constant action, but as a wind-down game it's lovely. The soundtrack alone is worth the download.

What we liked

• Calming, atmospheric mood
• Fair environmental puzzles
• Beautiful hand-drawn art