Sparklite
Released Nov 2019
Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!
78% positive · 671 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Sparklite launched on November 14, 2019 and received a healthy stream of post-launch updates through mid-2020. The developer shipped two substantial content updates — Update 1.5 on February 13, 2020 (adding new game modes, boss enhancements, a new character, and more) and a Linux launch update on July 2, 2020 (adding new rooms, UX improvements, and additional fixes). These were supplemented by several feature patches and bug fixes in the December 2019–February 2020 window. The last developer communication of any kind was the Linux launch post on July 2, 2020. Since then — now more than five years ago — there have been no further updates, announcements, or developer communications. The only DLC ever listed is the original soundtrack, which shipped on launch day. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no announced future content, and no developer statements suggesting ongoing work. The game was clearly a finished, self-contained product that received post-launch polish and is now content-complete.
Evidence
Linux version launched alongside a content and feature update. This is the last official developer communication on record.
Update 1.5 released — the largest update ever for the game, adding Casual and Champion game modes, new boss content, a new character, and various improvements.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Silver Lining Interactive
Achievements
27
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen
About this game
Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical and ever-changing land. Gear up for Adventure and battle foes in top-down action using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, and gear. Explore dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, and harness the power Sparklite!
Everything in the world of Geodia is tied together by Sparklite... it's the life force of the planet, and the inhabitants have learned how to channel it safely. The blue, glowing ore can be harnessed providing a low-level, rechargeable power source. Or, for those brave or greedy enough, it can be consumed for a surge of power with grave consequences. Geodia’s self-titled "Baron" has devised a plot to mine the world’s Sparklite core to meet his own ends. Mining Sparklite in large quantities, the Baron repurposes the ore to fuel his powerful war machines, but the pollution from the consumed Sparklite is corrupting the world. Animals have turned into violent monsters, and the environment is rotting away.
The stricken land of Geodia has a natural defence in its Sparklite core. Periodically, the core causes a Disruption which rearranges the world, setting back the Baron’s efforts. Our heroine, Ada, must stop the Baron before he can obtain the core and gain the power to create a new world in which he has ultimate power. A plucky mechanic, Ada will need to use her cunning and skills to defeat the Baron’s henchmen across five distinct zones. Ada will have to work with Geodia’s weird and wonderful inhabitants if she’s to face the Baron and put paid to his deadly plans before it’s too late.
Our hero, Ada, must travel to each zone of the world to shut down the Baron’s Digsites before it’s too late...
Key Features
- Stunning visuals - Intricate pixel art aesthetic inspired by retro classics
- Original soundtrack - GameCube inspired soundtrack by composer Dale North (Wizard of Legend)
- Explore the world of Sparklite - Five beautiful, procedurally generated biomes
- Invent your arsenal - Invent gadgets to solve puzzles and defeat enemies
- Battle bosses - Take on the Baron Mining Corp and its formidable gremlin Titans
- Meet the locals - Befriend the people of Geodia and help build The Refuge
- Hunt collectibles - Discover collectibles scattered throughout the world
- Buddy up! - Rescue Ada’s robotic sidekick to play local assistive co-op with a friend
Inspired by:
- Rogue Legacy
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
If you loved these games, you'll love Sparklite:
- The Legend of Zelda
- Moonlighter
- Stardew Valley
- Iconoclasts
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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