Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 2838490 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 6 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $5.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $5.99 |
| Current price USD | $5.99 |
| Release date | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Developer | Flat Surface Studio, Fkjaha |
| Publisher | Flat Surface Studio |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Mixed |
| Positive review percent | 66% |
| Positive reviews | 27 |
| Negative reviews | 14 |
| Total reviews | 41 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | 10 |
| Average playtime forever | 84 minutes |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/2838490/ |
Short description
Flashing Dark is a first-person horror game about a lighthouse keeper lately transferred to a new outpost. As he struggles to manage his work, he uncovers a dark and terrifying secret of the island he lives on.
About this game
Flashing Dark First-person horror game about a lighthouse keeper lately transferred to a new outpost. As he struggles to manage his work, he uncovers a dark and terrifying secret of the island he lives on. The Gameplay This game is primarily a first-person narrative walking simulator with exploration, lighthouse routine simulation, and conversation mechanics. Key Features Atmospheric environment. VHS film aesthetic. NPCs. Unique Story. Lighthouse keeper gameplay. Plot Intro The game begins with Dave waking up on a train. Recently he has applied for a position of lighthouse keeper on a remote island. When Dave arrives on the island, he is immediately struck by its eerie atmosphere. The lighthouse is old and dilapidated, and the surrounding forest is dark and foreboding. Dave soon finds something on the island that moves the story forward.
Supported languages
English * , German, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Japanese, Portuguese - Portugal, Simplified Chinese * languages with full audio support