The Light of Summer

The Light of Summer

Mareffy · February 18, 2021 · Adventure, Casual, Exploration, Horror, Survival Horror

The Light of Summer is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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7 user reviews100% · 7
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About The Light of Summer

This Is A Short Horror Adventure Game.


In one map room, the trials come one after another.
Make good use of what's around you and get through the ordeal.
The game is over when you run out of health in the upper left corner.

✳︎feature✳︎


✳︎adventure



✳︎15min~30min



✳︎1map



✳︎a Little Horror



✳︎a Short Game



✳︎a Few Voices(only Japanese)



✳︎multi-ending(3 Endings)



→↓↑←...move



z/enter ...check/decide



x...menu/cancel



✳︎story✳︎


Terukichi Had Something He Wanted to Be .


However, in order to achieve the objective, it was necessary to take the exam.

✳︎guide Line✳︎



✳︎You can do live play of this game or draw fan art.
✳︎If you're going to draw fan art, it would be nice if you could play this game once before you draw it.
✳︎Please don't hurt anyone with this game or this game's fan art.
✳︎Mareffy hopes that this game (including the fan art) will be truly enjoyed by everyone.
✳︎Please do not take the materials in the game's folder outside the game.
✳︎Please indicate "Spoiler Warning"when submitting a work that contains important story spoilers.
We would appreciate it if you could put a cushion between your work and the viewers.

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The Light of Summer — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

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

✦ AI summary

Players praise The Light of Summer for its cozy, nostalgic atmosphere enhanced by beautiful retro-inspired visuals and fitting music that creates an immersive summer town experience, along with its straightforward but emotionally engaging story about relatable characters and their dreams. The gameplay blend of visual novel and point-and-click adventure with light puzzles and story choices is appreciated for being simple and relaxing rather than demanding, though some find it may lack depth and complexity for those seeking more challenge.

Recommended Jul 27, 2025
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Recommended Nov 15, 2025
Игра 'The Light of Summer' оставила после себя ощущение теплого воспоминания о каникулах. Визуальный стиль, будто выхваченный из старой книги, создает уютную атмосферу, а музыкальное сопровождение идеально дополняет происходящее на экране, погружая в мир маленького летнего городка. Сюжет, хоть и не претендует на глубину, цепляет своей простотой и искренностью. Наблюдать за взаимодействием персонажей, их переживаниями и мечтами, было по-настоящему приятно. Геймплей представляет собой смесь визуальной новеллы и point-and-click адвенчуры, в которой предстоит исследовать локации, решать небольшие головоломки и принимать решения, влияющие на развитие истории. Возможно, кому-то он покажется слишком простым, но в данном случае это скорее плюс, позволяющий полностью расслабиться и наслаждаться повествованием. Несмотря на некоторые технические недочеты и небольшую продолжительность, 'The Light of Summer' - это прекрасный способ отдохнуть от суеты и окунуться в атмосферу беззаботного лета. Рекомендую всем, кто ищет душевную и ненавязчивую игру.
Recommended Mar 12, 2023
[h1]Before I played The Light of Summer, I had a small pp, no friends, no gf, depression, and no life. These things havent changed, but the game is pretty good[/h1]
Recommended Jun 9, 2021
The story is about the future and past of an ayakashi. It feels like a short "Horror rpg" in one room. I hope there will be a second game.

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