Invulnerable in the night, the cunning and insidious inhabitants of darkness have come to wipe out all of humankind. Join forces to confront them. Lightphobe is a hardcore asymmetrical co-op shooter where those who work together win together.
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Feb 12, 2024

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Lightphobe is currently in an experimental state, and so things may drastically change from now until its final version. Early Access also allows the developer to gather feedback on the game and all of its experimental features as they're being developed.

By incorporating player feedback into the development process, players can help shape the game into something that they truly enjoy!”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Lightphobe is expected to stay in Early Access until Q2 2025. However, this is just a rough estimate and isn't 100% confirmed.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Future updates will heavily depend on players' feedback. Current planned features include:
  • new maps
  • new abilities
  • weapon cosmetics
  • singleplayer support
  • language localization

Lightphobe will also become free-to-play (with paid DLC) after Early Access. Anyone who purchases Lightphobe on Steam during its Early Access period will automatically be given access to all DLC for the game.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Lightphobe currently has the following features:
  • 5 different gun loadouts (2 assault rifles, 2 shotguns, 1 sniper)
  • 2 multiplayer maps (which can also be played in singleplayer; although they're designed for multiplayer)
  • An arena map where you can practice and test out your skills as a Lightphobe (singleplayer only)
  • Unique abilities
  • Multiplayer support for up to 16 players
  • Offline singleplayer support
  • Dedicated server support
  • Peer-to-peer multiplayer support
  • Team voice chat
  • In-game text chat
  • Replay system for saving and spectating past matches (rudimentary)

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“During Early Access, the price of the game will gradually increase as new content is added. However, upon leaving Early Access, Lightphobe will become a free-to-play game with paid DLC.

Anyone who purchases Lightphobe on Steam during its Early Access period will automatically be given access to all DLC for the game.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“All players are invited to complete a short survey after playing the game (which can be edited and resubmitted anytime in the future). The developer will also be hanging out in the game's Discord where anyone is free to join and discuss things related to the game.”
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About This Game




In Lightphobe you can play as two sides: the soldiers who use firearms or the otherworldly creatures known as Lightphobes. Each team has its own strengths and weaknesses, you'll not only have to master your abilities, but also learn how to work as a team in order to endure and emerge victorious.

The overall gameplay in Lightphobe blends match-based shooters and zombie shooter games in a classic point capture mode setting; where both teams must race to capture an objective point. With only one team being able to capture the objective at any given time, Lightphobe is full of chaotic fun as both teams fight to establish their dominance!




The last thing a soldier wants is to be stuck in the dark with lightphobes sitting on their tail! A soldier must protect the target from the oncoming hordes of monsters. This means knowing when it's best to reload, getting a good feel for weaknesses that enemies can exploit, and moving strategically to best protect themselves and the target.

Soldiers can choose from 5 weapon options for different play styles. Choose your style and stop the offensive with your partners!




Lightphobes must capture the objective by entering the capture zone, which is bound to be heavily defended by Soldiers. How they go about this is up to them to decide. They could fight head-on and overwhelm the Soldiers with an unrelenting assault, or they could instead opt for a stealth approach and use the blindspots of the Soldiers to sneak around unseen.

However, that's not all! Lightphobes also possess a natural invincibility in the dark, and must be exposed by a special light source before they can be killed. This additional game mechanic adds an extra layer of complexity that both teams must be aware of at all times.



Lightphobe can support up to 16 players in a single match. While playing in multiplayer is recommended, the game can also be played in offline singleplayer with bot teammates and enemies.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Contains violence and blood.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz or AMD Dual-Core Athlon 2.5 GHz
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 10 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 15 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: A fast and stable internet connection is recommended for online multiplayer.

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