The Town of Light

The Town of Light

Released Feb 2016

12 March 1938, Renée, 16, was ripped out of her world, her only fault was that of not knowing her place in the world.

79% positive · 2,800 reviews
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All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

The Town of Light launched on February 26, 2016 and received several post-launch patches improving performance, localization, and adding features. The most significant update arrived on June 6, 2017, when LKA released the free "Enhanced" update for all Steam players — coinciding with the game's console release. This update added new story elements, extended voice-over, graphical improvements, new music, and additional in-game content, representing the last meaningful content addition to the game. Since June 2017, there have been no further patches, content updates, or developer communications about The Town of Light itself. The only DLC on the store — a launch-day extras pack containing the artbook, soundtrack, and diary — was released on February 26, 2016, and there are no unreleased DLC entries. Recent news posts on the game's Steam page (from December 2025 through June 2026) are announcements for LKA's next title, When Sirens Fall Silent, which is a new and separate game. These posts are promotional cross-announcements using The Town of Light's established audience as a platform, not indications of new content for The Town of Light itself. The game launched as a complete narrative experience and received its final content enhancement in June 2017. No further content has been announced or is expected.
Evidence
LKA released the free 'Enhanced' update adding new story elements, extended voice-over, new music, graphical improvements, and additional content — the last substantive update to the game.
news post · Jun 6, 2017 source content shipped
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The only DLC is the launch-day Extras pack (artbook, soundtrack, diary), released February 26, 2016. No unreleased DLC exists.
dlc listing · Feb 26, 2016 source content shipped
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
LKA
Achievements
20
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

12 March 1938. Renée, 16 years old, is ripped out of her world, locked up and deprived of everything.

Her only fault was that she didn't know what her place in the world was.

"A danger to herself and others and a cause of public scandal" wrote the police headquarters.

The only horror you will find in this game is the truth: a blow to the solar plexus, much more intense than any supernatural presence

The Town of Light is a psychological adventure told in the first person. The story is set in Italy in the first half of the 20th Century in a place which really existed and has been meticulously reconstructed. Exploring and interacting with the environment you will relive the history of the main character through her confused viewpoint and on the basis of your choices, the story will develop in different ways.

Because of its contents, the game is intended only for adult users.

Characteristics:

  • Realistic 3d graphics

  • Based on real facts and events.

  • Strong narrative component

  • No zombies or supernatural presences.

  • Original sound track.

List of supported VR headsets

  • Oculus Dev Kit 2

Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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