
The Light in the Darkness
66KS
Released Jan 26, 2024by Voices of the ForgottenMostly Positive(79% of 61 Steam reviews)
The Light in the Darkness tells the story of a working-class family of Polish Jews in France during the Holocaust. It is the first videogame to portray the Holocaust, releasing free for educational purposes.
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About The Light in the Darkness
The Light in the Darkness is a captivating role-playing game that takes players on an emotional journey through the dark times of the Nazi occupation of France during World War II. In this game, players take on the role of a Polish Jewish family living in Paris, experiencing the hardships and challenges they face as they try to survive in a world that is becoming increasingly hostile towards them.
Gameplay in The Light in the Darkness revolves around making choices and exploring the environment. Players will interact with various characters, engage in dialogue, and make decisions. The game's story is told through a mix of in-game events and documentary evidence, which adds a layer of authenticity to the experience.
The game also features a variety of simple mini-games, which help to break up the narrative and add variety to the gameplay.
One of the key features of The Light in the Darkness is its educational platform. Players will be able to access archives and photos, as well as explore history in a way that is designed to make Holocaust education accessible for all, including those who don't have the ability to visit museums.
Gameplay in The Light in the Darkness revolves around making choices and exploring the environment. Players will interact with various characters, engage in dialogue, and make decisions. The game's story is told through a mix of in-game events and documentary evidence, which adds a layer of authenticity to the experience.
The game also features a variety of simple mini-games, which help to break up the narrative and add variety to the gameplay.
One of the key features of The Light in the Darkness is its educational platform. Players will be able to access archives and photos, as well as explore history in a way that is designed to make Holocaust education accessible for all, including those who don't have the ability to visit museums.
Game details
Game details
Released
Developer
Publisher
Platforms
Controller support
Full
Steam Deck
Playable
Steam rating
Mostly Positive (79%)
Age ratings
IGRS 3DEJUS 16STEAM_GERMANY 18
Game modes
The Light in the Darkness player count & reviews
79% positive reviews all-time · 1 peak players in the last 30 days.
The Light in the Darkness — frequently asked questions
How many people play The Light in the Darkness?
The Light in the Darkness peaked at 1 concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 15, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.
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System requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
Recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10









