The Lightkeeper overview

Overview

The Lightkeeper comes from Darkphobia Games and is published by Darkphobia Games. It arrived on Steam on Sep 7, 2025, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

The Lightkeeper's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 3 players at 22 September 2026 - 11:43:41 UTC, with a tracked peak near 88. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 82% positive across 941 reviews.

Language and system requirements

The Lightkeeper is available in 1 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

The Lightkeeper has sold up to 17,704 units and has 1,086 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $105,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

The Lightkeeper overview details

The Lightkeeper combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

The Lightkeeper is a psychological horror game set in the atmospheric and heavy ambiance of the 1920s. Story: The story follows Arthur, a World War I veteran who, in an attempt to escape the haunting memories of war, takes a job as a lighthouse keeper. In 1925, during his first experience in this line of work, Arthur is sent to a remote island. Due to a shortage of personnel, he must perform his duties alone. At first, everything seems normal, but as time passes, the situation quickly deteriorates. With the horrifying truths behind the deaths of previous keepers coming to light, every passing moment on the island becomes a nightmarish ordeal for Arthur. His traumatic past and fragile mental state only worsen his condition in the isolated, eerie environment. Features: The game features multiple endings, with players facing three critical choices at the end that will determine Arthur’s fate in very different ways. The story is inspired by true events, adding an extra layer of chilling realism to the experience. also to deepen the emotional connection with Arthur and the story, high-quality cinematic cutscenes are integrated into the game. Visuals and Atmosphere: The Lightkeeper offers realistic graphics, immersive environmental design, and haunting soundscapes crafted to make players truly feel the oppressive loneliness of being stranded on a mysterious, isolated island. Gameplay: The game is designed to fully immerse you in the role of a lighthouse keeper. You will have a island to explore, but your primary responsibility remains: tending to the lighthouse. You mu…

SteamPulse editorial summary

The Lightkeeper is listed as a game with $7.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Adventure and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 3 players at 22 September 2026 - 11:43:41 UTC, a tracked peak of 88, and 82% positive reviews.

Content descriptors

This game contains realistic depictions of violence, which can be very disturbing. Also note that some of its themes revolve around alcohol and drug abuse. Some of its content may not be appropriate for all ages. Player discretion is advised.

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