Light Bearers

Light Bearers

FAT BOMB STUDIOS, LLC · October 23, 2018 · Free to Play, Multiplayer, Action, Casual, Horror

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About Light Bearers

✦ AI summary

Light Bearers is a multiplayer asymmetrical hide-and-seek game where one player hunts as the Shadow while others escape as Light Bears, with infected players turning into Shadow allies to help capture the remaining survivors. The first-person perspective combined with evolving team dynamics, unique Shadow abilities, and strategic map mechanics creates intense cat-and-mouse gameplay where every moment counts to reach the Light Pool or achieve total infection.

“Deep into that darkness peering, long i stood there wondering, fearing,
doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before”
- Edgar Allan Poe


Gameplay


Light Bearers is a multiplayer asymmetrical hide and seek game where
during each round one player is chosen as the Shadow while the other
players play as Light Bears trying to avoid being infected by the Shadow.
Once infected Light Bears become Shadow Bears and start working
for the Shadow trying to capture and infect Light Bears.

If all Light Bears reach the Light Pool at the end of the round, they win;
however if the Shadow (and his minions) manage to infect all Light Bears
before time runs out, the Shadow wins.

All Bears (Light or Shadow) play in first-person to create a more gripping
and adrenaline pumping experience while most Shadows play in third-
person to give them situational awareness and a sense of true power.

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The Shadows



The Free-To-Play version of Light Bearers has two Shadows unlocked and
ready to play. Unlock the DLC - Full Game to gain access to all available
Shadows.

Each Shadow has three abilities crafted for their specific play style; each one
offering the player new and interesting game mechanics and combos.


The Bears



During any given round of Light Bearers you might play as either a Light Bear
or a Shadow Bear. Depending on which one you are, your win condition will
change - evading the shadow and escaping through the Light Pool or chasing
and infecting all remaining Light Bears.

Whether you are a Shadow Bear or Light Bear there are map mechanics that
will aid you in your efforts. Shadow Bears can use the Shadow teleports to
move swiftly and easily around the map whereas the Light Bears have hiding
spots scattered throughout the map that help them avoid detection.

Both bears have a special ability associated with their type. Light Bears have
a usefule Dash that gets them out of tough spots and the Shadow Bears can
create a wall to stop their prey from getting away.

Light Bearers Full Game



Want more Shadows? Want to be the most badass looking Light Bear... Ever?

Get the Light Bearers Full Game DLC to not only unlock all current and future
Shadows but also the ability to unlock some of the
most awesome customization content ever seen with eyeballs... ever.

Light Bearers — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Online PvP
PC Game Pass
Not included

DLC & expansions

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Light Bearers is praised by players for its unique light-based puzzle mechanics, atmospheric presentation, and creative level design that offers intellectual challenges. However, some players find certain sections frustratingly difficult and note that the story remains unclear or underdeveloped. Most reviews suggest it's worth playing for fans of unconventional puzzle games, though opinions on overall quality vary considerably.

Recommended Jun 10, 2026
bear
Recommended Apr 5, 2026
The game of the year every year, the big bro to Light Bearers 2, game of all games. Light Bearers is the perfect game that defines what it is to be a man.
Not recommended Jan 17, 2026
♥♥♥♥♥♥ hide and seek sorry not sorry
Recommended Nov 18, 2025
el osito aveces es medio bldito pero es buen juego
Recommended Nov 2, 2025
Игра «Light Bearers» — это яркая и атмосферная приключенческая головоломка с уникальной механикой управления светом. Графика приятная, а звуковой сопровождающий добавляет мистической напряжённости. Особенно впечатляет разнообразие уровней и интеллектуальные задания, требующие творческого подхода. Однако, некоторые уровни кажутся излишне сложными, а сюжет остаётся расплывчатым. Несмотря на это, игра достойна внимания для любителей нестандартных головоломок.
Not recommended Aug 22, 2025
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