

Flicker of Hope
Studio Whip · August 3, 2020 · Horror, Stealth, Indie, Dark, Resource Management
Flicker of Hope is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.
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Flicker of Hope price
Flicker of Hope is free to play — there is no purchase price, on Steam or anywhere else we track. We keep watching it, so if it ever stops being free the price history on this page will show when that happened and what it changed to.
About Flicker of Hope
Flicker of Hope is a stealth adventure where you guide Jean Wick through a plague-ravaged world, using candlelight and cunning tactics to evade a corrupted nun and monstrous insect creatures while fulfilling a dead monk's mission to illuminate a cathedral. This student-made gem combines atmospheric exploration with strategic avoidance mechanics as you navigate darkness and despair in search of redemption.
Flicker of Hope was developed by Studio Whip, a group of students at Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA), over the course of eight months.
Flicker of Hope — game info
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Player modes
- Single-player
- Controller
- Full controller support
- PC Game Pass
- Not included
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Flicker of Hope is a short, atmospheric horror game with charming visuals and effective sound design that captures both cute and spooky vibes effectively. Players praise the creative concept and artistic presentation, though some note the stealth mechanics can feel inconsistent and the controls take adjustment for newcomers. Most reviewers recommend giving it a try, particularly given that it's free.
Flicker of Hope is a suspense thriller where you play as a small candle named Jean Wick navigating the ruins of a dark, plague-ridden cathedral. Your mission is to restore light to the dying world while using a trusty douter and wax mechanics to avoid being discovered by the corrupted nun Mara and giant insect Legiones. Gameplay and Mechanics The game challenges you to strategically manage your resources and use the unique properties of a candle to stay hidden from lurking threats. Atmosphere and Narrative The story follows Jean Wick's crusade to save the world by filling the darkness with light, offering a captivating blend of strategy and suspense.10 found this helpful
Very short and mildly challenging cute game about a small candle that brings the light back into the darkness of a evil or haunted mansion/castle.1 found this helpful
This is a great, pretty short game. The concept is incredible and the graphics are well done, It was a little hard to get used to the controls as someone who is new to gaming, but I loved it. I would give it a try! (I have only played a few games from first person POV where w is forward, but after a few minutes I got used to it). Even though it is a short game, I would quite like the ability to make a save file as I had to leave my laptop a few times and restarted the game a few times. There are saves in game when you pass certain points though.1 found this helpful
A lovely game that captures atmospheric horror with sound and lighting. I genuinely was running for my life at times. It was very enjoyable for me.
A very cute yet spooky game for sure! Reminds me of Little Nightmares with the dark vibes. I was having some difficulties trying to avoid that nun cuz it felt like she'd see you even if you were in stealth mode. I was able to figure out how to (mostly) avoid her after a bit after feeling a little frustrated. However, I LOVE the designs and Jean Wick! It was very challenging but fun short game. Nice work! :)
You're a sensetive young man (candle) in a world of evil foids (zombie)
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