Lighthaze World

Lighthaze World is an Aussie Game with the support of ScreenAustralia and the Australian government. So of course, I had to support it and I'm glad I did. In this puzzle game, you meet Nym who is out playing with their much loved dog Chewy. When Chewy gets hungry, Nym realises they will have to navigate the Lighthaze World mall to buy some food. Anxiety and panic strikes as Nym doesn't like crowds and finds the noise and sights overwhelming, but Chewy's needs are more important than feelings. As they navigate the mall, you see everything from Nym's anxious perspective and navigating problems together gives Nym more courage as time goes on. Strategy and imagination are the key elements to their success, especially believing they are navigating the Tasmanian wilderness together. You see Aussie Easter eggs like the Tasmanian Tiger and the Tasmanian Devil showing up, plus many Launceston landmarks or businesses. Even Aussie football makes an appearance!! There is no hand holding in this game with minimal direction, but with a helpful arrow here and there so you don't get completely lost. Puzzles are mainly sokoban with both boxes and lights and make sure you take note of all the…

Tl;dr if you like ambient puzzle games with minimal peril, well signposted puzzles and light collectathon elements you will like this game. I played on PopOS and game functions perfectly. Lighthaze World is an ambient puzzle games with elements of sokoban. I really enjoyed this game, it is very minimal in its direction, but all the puzzles are extremely well signposted so you can work them out without being explicitely told what to do. The block pushing puzzles are all well designed, sometimes requiring quite some thinking to work out, but even the ones that appear overwhelming at first glance can be solved systematically, especially if you work backwards. I ended up playing through twice - the second time is more of an NG+ where puzzles stay solved and coins stay collected, but you can speed through since you don't have to solve all the puzzles and pick up anything you missed. There are hidden ninjas - one in each level - which give you access to a super secret area if you find them all. I ended up finding three on my first playthrough and then the remainder on second playthrough. Some of the coins are well hidden, but never completed obscured so you can find all of them b…

Nice little puzzle adventure. Good blend between doing puzzles and exploring the environments. Lots of lil gems hidden around of Tassie locations. Music is well done. Loved going on the adventure with Chewy!

This one's been on my to-play list for a while now. It's a charming game that neatly blends puzzles with exploration.I'm impressed with its range of mechanics (sokoban, switch, memory, combo, ...) and settings, and the way the story and exploration (look for clues!) tie it all together.. For more niche curation, follow me at: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/27440015-CSH-Picone/ Want more honest niche & indie reviews? Check out: https://www.cshpicone.com/gaming

As an autism I can relate to the story and its very well written. The puzzles are also very challenging especially the bonus puzzles. The music is very chilling and lovely, also the graphics. I would recommend the game for every puzzle fans who also likes chill games with a story that feels real.

I’ve followed Lighthaze World for years—through quiet devlog updates on instragram, heartfelt teasers, and those magical moments at PAX Aus and The Game Expo where Radiobush’s booth felt like a pocket dimension of calm in the chaos. Watching this game grow from concept to release has been like witnessing a friend find their voice. Now that it’s finally out, I can say: Lighthaze World is everything I hoped it would be, and more. You play as Nym, navigating a surreal mall that melts into Tasmanian wilderness—a metaphorical landscape shaped by anxiety, memory, and love. The puzzles are gentle but clever, inviting reflection rather than frustration (sometimes). There’s no combat, no rush—just quiet persistence, like a deep breath held and slowly released. The art direction is stunning. Stylized yet grounded, it captures the emotional haze of Nym’s world with soft palettes and shifting perspectives. And the soundtrack? Breathe, Rest, Repeat is a masterclass in ambient storytelling. I’ve looped it during my own creative sessions—it’s that good. What really struck me, though, is how personal it feels. Radiobush didn’t just make a game—they built a ritual. One that honors vulnerability…