Turn on the light

Turn on the light

Released Jul 2020

Turn On The Light is a minimalist puzzle game.

94% positive · 182 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Steam $0.99
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Evaluation

Turn On The Light is a minimalist puzzle game that launched on July 7, 2020 as a self-contained package. The store description lists a fixed set of features with no mention of planned expansions, DLC, or ongoing content. There are no DLC listings for this game. The developer's news posts tell an interesting story: in 2023, Thedox Games announced and released a free standalone spin-off called "Turn On The Light – Jigsaw" (October 12, 2023), and in July 2025 they announced and released another separate game called "Sublime Element" (July 17, 2025). These posts appear in this game's news feed because they share the same developer Steam group, but both are distinct separate titles — not updates or expansions to Turn On The Light itself. The only update directly affecting this game was a minor UI improvement patch on March 17, 2023. There have been no content updates, DLC releases, or developer statements indicating further development of this specific title. The base game launched as a complete puzzle game and has received no post-launch content additions. The developer's energy has gone into building new standalone games rather than expanding this one.
Evidence
Store description presents a fixed feature list for a minimalist puzzle game with no mention of planned DLC, expansions, or ongoing content additions.
description source development ending
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Developer released another separate game, Sublime Element, promoted via the same Steam group. This is a new title, not content for Turn On The Light.
news post · Jul 17, 2025 source ambiguous
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Thedox Games
Achievements
1
Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Turn On The Light is a minimalist puzzle game.

Key features:

  • Solve the puzzles, connect the circuits and turn on the the light.
  • Explore micro parts to solve the main puzzle.
  • Minimalist design and colors.
  • Relaxing soundtrack.
Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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