Lume

Lume

Released May 2011

With a set built entirely out of paper and cardboard, and sumptuously filmed, Lume is a game with a style unlike any other.

46% positive · 505 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Steam $5.99
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Evaluation

Lume released on May 9, 2011. The store description explicitly describes this game as "Part 1 of a larger, ongoing story," indicating that it was originally conceived as the first installment in a multi-part series. However, there is no developer communication, DLC listing, news post, or any other official signal indicating that subsequent parts were ever released or are still in development. The game has been available on Steam since 2011 with no apparent post-launch content updates. Given that over 15 years have passed since release with no follow-up content announced or delivered, the "larger, ongoing story" language in the store description appears to reflect an ambition that was never realized rather than a credible current commitment. The game itself is a complete, self-contained experience as shipped — it simply was not followed by the sequel content originally envisioned.
Evidence
Store description states the game is 'Part 1 of a larger, ongoing story,' suggesting a planned multi-part series at the time of launch.
description · May 9, 2011 source ambiguous
medium
No DLC, news posts, roadmaps, or developer statements about future installments are present in the available data.
store metadata · May 9, 2011 source development ending
low

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
State of Play
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Lume: An illuminating puzzle adventure!
With a set built entirely out of paper and cardboard, and sumptuously filmed, Lume is a game with a style unlike any other.
Power to your grandad’s house has failed. What’s more, he’s nowhere to be seen. Immerse yourself in Lume’s photoreal world, solve perplexing paper puzzles to help restore the power, and uncover a deeper mystery behind the blackout.
This game forms Part 1 of a larger, ongoing story.
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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