No Lights

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"No Lights" is a survival game set in a randomly generated alien cave system. As a lost astronaut, you must manage your oxygen and resources while avoiding dangerous creatures and jetting through treacherous tunnels. The game features pixel graphics with enhanced light components, as well as SteamOS, MacOS and achievement support. Can you survive in the darkness and find a way out?

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

31%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

music3 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The pixel art style and concept have potential.
The game is easy to achieve 100% completion, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
It features a unique soundtrack that adds some character to the experience.

The game lacks any meaningful goals or objectives, leading to aimless gameplay.
Character controls are poor, particularly the jetpack, which is difficult to manage.
It feels like an unfinished product or a tech demo rather than a fully developed game.

gameplay
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being boring and lacking depth, though some users believe it has potential if enhanced with more content and refined mechanics.
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes with its dynamic mechanics.”
- “I love how the controls feel responsive and intuitive, making every action satisfying.”
- “The variety of challenges and missions adds depth to the gameplay, ensuring there's always something new to experience.”
- “2/10 - The gameplay is incredibly boring.”
- “The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive.”
- “There is a lack of variety in the gameplay, making it repetitive.”
music
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its unique and unsettling quality, contributing significantly to the overall atmosphere. While some players appreciate its simplicity, others find it repetitive, prompting deeper reflection on its meaning. Overall, the soundtrack stands out as a defining feature of the experience.
- “At least he got this thing working unlike the others on Steam and provided a unique soundtrack.”
- “Maybe it's exactly this simplicity that made me look for meaning... and the great and unsettling soundtrack, repeated ad infinitum, made the rest.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that keeps you engaged.”
- “At least he got this thing working unlike the others on Steam and did give it a unique soundtrack.”
graphics
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a charming pixel art style that appeals to players, though some feel the lack of a clear goal detracts from the overall experience.
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized for being a blatant cash grab, with users noting that despite its functionality, the content feels lacking and superficial, similar to previous titles in the genre.
- “Regardless of the fact that it works, you just can't ignore its paper-thin content, making this a blatant cash grab, just like its predecessors and copycats.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend more for basic features that should be included in the game.”
- “It's frustrating to see so much of the gameplay locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without shelling out extra money.”