Free the Light

A broken floor. A fall into darkness.
Deep underground, an adventurer wakes in a place long forgotten — a crumbling dungeon where no sunlight reaches and nothing lives freely.
But just above him floats a spark — a shard of light, drifting through the cold stone halls, searching for a way out.
Drawn together by fate, they form a silent bond. One trapped by gravity, the other free to explore. Together, they might just escape.

About the Game

Free the Light is a puzzle-adventure where you control two very different characters at the same time:

• A fallen adventurer, vulnerable and trapped in the dark.

• A wandering light, curious and free to explore the dungeon.

Though they cannot speak, they can trust. The light can signal the adventurer to follow it — and the adventurer, in turn, helps unlock the way forward.

To survive the dungeon, they must rely on each other.

How to Play

There is no tutorial, so read this carefully before playing.

General Controls

• WASD — Move the camera around the dungeon.

• Mouse Scroll Wheel — Zoom the camera in and out.

• Corner Arrows — If your characters go off-screen, small arrows will appear on the edges to show their direction.

The Light

• Move your mouse to control the light.

• The light can fly freely, even through holes in the walls.

• Left-click on the light to signal the adventurer to move to that position.

• The light can:

  • Light torches — opens doors permanently.

  • Light crystals — opens doors only while you're nearby.

  • Scare bats — protects the adventurer from deadly bat swarms.

  • Light small candles — provides visibility, helps you navigate.

  • Scout ahead, pass through locked doors, and trigger mechanisms while the adventurer waits.

The Adventurer

• Moves only when you click on the light — he walks toward its current position.

• He can:

  • Step on round plates to open doors permanently.

  • Step on square plates to open doors temporarily.

  • Rest in beds to create checkpoints.

  • Die from spikes or bats if not protected or quick enough.

Puzzle Design

• Doors are marked with symbols. Find and activate a torch, crystal, or plate with the matching symbol to open them.

• Some challenges require you to split up — set a path for the adventurer, then open the way as the light.

• Timing, awareness, and spatial thinking are key to navigating the dungeon safely.

Themes & Inspiration

Free the Light is a game about:

• Connection without words

• Showing the way forward

• Guiding and being guided

• Escaping isolation through trust

Your goal is simple: lead the light back to the surface — and bring the adventurer with you.