Not right now — Steam does not list Lightwire as free to play, and none of the stores we track sells it in your region.

Can I play Lightwire on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Lightwire. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Is Lightwire multiplayer?

No — Steam lists Lightwire as single-player only.

Is Lightwire on PC Game Pass?

No — Lightwire is not on PC Game Pass right now.

Lightwire

nP Studios · August 24, 2017 · Strategy, Indie, Casual, Puzzle

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Prices last checked 7 Nov 2026, 14:50 UTC

Lightwire price by region

Lightwire costs €0.79 in Europe (EUR), £0.79 in the United Kingdom, $0.90 in Georgia (USD), CA$1.19 in Canada, NZ$1.29 in New Zealand, A$1.50 in Australia, R$2.29 in Brazil and zł3.59 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Lightwire offer in each region, in local currency
Region	Best price	Official store	Key shop	Stores
Europe (EUR)	€0.79	€0.79	—	1
United Kingdom	£0.79	£0.79	—	1
Georgia (USD)	$0.90	$0.90	—	1
Canada	CA$1.19	CA$1.19	—	1
New Zealand	NZ$1.29	NZ$1.29	—	1
Australia	A$1.50	A$1.50	—	1
Brazil	R$2.29	R$2.29	—	1
Poland	zł3.59	zł3.59	—	1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

No store is currently selling Lightwire. It released on August 24, 2017 and was developed by nP Studios. We keep tracking it across every store we cover, so set an alert below and you will know the moment it is on sale again.

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About Lightwire

Explore the galaxy with math! Lightwire is a strategy game in which players harvest energy by firing lasers in cunning ways to get the highest score.

Lightwire is a fully-voiced cinematic puzzle game that challenges the mind and ignites the imagination.

In Lightwire, you play as a young weapons engineer trying to save your dying home planet. You must harvest enough energy and resources from various energy nodes throughout the galaxy in order to satisfy the growing demand back home.

Lightwire is made by nonPareil Studios. We are a studio that provides better futures for adults on the autism spectrum. #PoweredbyAutism

Lightwire — game info

Platforms: Windows
Player modes: Single-player
PC Game Pass: Not included

What Steam players say

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

✦ AI summary

Lightwire is a fun puzzle game that challenges players with math-based logic problems and rewards them with an engaging story that culminates in a satisfying plot twist. Players appreciate the thoughtful puzzle design and narrative elements, making it a worthwhile purchase for those who enjoy cerebral gameplay.

Recommended Aug 26, 2017

I just bought this game. Its a fun puzzle game that makes you think. You have to know a little bit of math, but it's all fun and there is a story too! Great plot twist at the end of the game. Highly recommend.

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