The Light Switch

The Light Switch

Tetramorre · Horror, Action, Linear, Arcade, Multiple Endings

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

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The Light Switch price

The Light Switch 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 The Light Switch

The shadow speaks to you. It wants to play a game. You'll have only a few seconds to find it.

Features:

  • Four different game modes, each using light and shadow in a unique way - think quickly, look intently, don't miss any details. You wouldn't want to make the shadow angry.
  • Three ways to play: Story Mode, Custom Mode, and Endless Mode each offer a different experience.
  • Over 100 random events involving light, sound, and the objects in the room mean that every playthrough is different - don't get disoriented when your world gets turned upside down, literally.
  • Three endings requiring mastery of the game modes tell the story. Why are you haunted by darkness itself?

Game Modes:

The shadow wants to play, but they will keep you on your toes. HIDE AND SEEK
  • The shadow will find somewhere in the room to hide. No peeking until it's done moving.
FLASHLIGHT TAGThe power is out. Use your flashlight to find the shadow before it's too late.STORM CHASEREven when your batteries are out, you can still play. Wait for the lightning strike and find the shadow. But this is the lightning round - you won't have much time.PROP HUNTThe shadow is hiding something. Look closely.

Ways to Play:

After finishing the Main Story, you will unlock:
  • Custom Mode - play with only the game modes you want to, with adjustable difficulty and chance of random events happening.
  • Endless Mode - the shadow will move quickly and change the game on you often, and it will get harder as time goes on. How long can you survive?

Content Warning:

This game contains content that some may find disturbing, including indirect references to:
  • Death
  • Suicide

The Light Switch — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included
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