Lamplight City

A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

Lamplight City is a adventure, point & click and detective game developed by Grundislav Games and published by Application Systems Heidelberg.
Released on September 13th 2018 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 2 languages: English and German.

It has received 739 reviews of which 656 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 8.99€ on Steam and has a 40% discount.

The Steam community has classified Lamplight City into these genres:

Adventure Point & Click Detective Alternate History Indie Retro Third Person Singleplayer Story Rich 2D Mystery Pixel Graphics Hand-drawn Great Soundtrack Noir Atmospheric Puzzle Classic Dark Gothic

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Requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

OS: Windows ME or later
Processor: Pentium or higher 1.2 GHz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 640x400, 32-bit colour
DirectX: Version 5.2
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: All DirectX-compatible sound cards

MacOS

OS: Mac OS X 10.11+
Processor: 1.2 GHz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space

Linux

OS: Ubuntu compatible
Processor: Pentium or higher 1.2 GHz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 640x400, 32-bit colour
Storage: 2 GB available space

Reviews

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Jan. 2025

Wonderful visuals and steampunk aesthetic. Everything you want from a point and click adventure game - and more! Great voice cast. Highlight was the interconnectivity of the world and characters. You actions have GENUINE consequences to how to game plays out - not faux ones.

Oct. 2024

"Lamplight City" offers a wonderfully engaging detective experience that stands out with its richly crafted, atmospheric setting. The Victorian-inspired world is brought to life with incredible attention to detail, making the game’s dark, gaslit streets feel immersive and authentic. The story is thoughtfully written, with sharp dialogues and unique characters that add depth and personality to each case. The game’s investigation mechanics keep you on your toes, allowing for different story paths based on your choices, which makes every playthrough feel fresh and unique. Rare but cleverly designed puzzles provide a touch of challenge without detracting from the game’s narrative focus. The pixel art and atmospheric music perfectly capture the mood, while the voice acting brings a warmth and realism that enhances the overall experience. Though it has its lighthearted quirks—such as the possibility of a case ending unexpectedly if you compliment your wife at the wrong time—it’s all part of the game’s unique charm. With Lamplight City, you’re in for a memorable, immersive journey, and the anticipation for the developer's upcoming game, Rosewater, is well-deserved.

Sept. 2024

Overall enjoyable detective point n click with a nice atmosphere. Only real sour spot was having to redo one case because early on a dialog choice lead to being locked out of being able to find the correct suspect especially because it felt undeserved that the choice would end up having such an impact.

July 2024

Great for those of us who don't "excel" at the more complicated RPG's or FPS games. A fun distraction - solving mysteries, talking to people of interest - looking for clues and ways to apply the tools found. Fun and a nice escape from the day. I really enjoy playing this game! Easy to get the hang of (literally point and click...). But a good storyline! The game itself has 4 distinct endings, but it's up to you to find them all!

Jan. 2024

Reminds good old point and click adventure games with a dark atmosphere. Interesting cases and overall story. Could use some more puzzles though.

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Developer

Grundislav Games

Publisher

Application Systems Heidelberg

Release 13 Sep 2018

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