Lamplight City on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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 747 reviews of which 664 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. šŸ˜Ž

The game is currently priced at 14.99ā‚¬ on Steam.


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System requirements

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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

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Feb. 2025
I've actually beaten "Lamplight City" before, off GOG, so I thought I'd write a quick review before I continued replaying it in preparation for its upcoming spiritual successor "Rosewater". It's a point and click adventure game of the old schoolā€”in the sense that there are no dead ends and the puzzles are mostly logical. Well, sort of: It's also a detective game, so it's structured to let you give up on solving a case, which affects the ending. It also means that you can close off avenues in your investigation if you offend people. *That* said, the cases, while challenging and intricate, aren't going to stump you if you try, and even those "dead ends" can be surmounted. Overall, I really enjoyed "Lamplight City". It has a great sense of place, boasts good writing + story, and knows when to be funny or serious. It also displays a couple of loving relationships, which I wish more video games would try. If you enjoy games like "Grim Fandango," "Sam & Max," or "Technobabylon," you should pick it up.
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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 gameā€™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 gameā€™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 gameā€™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 quirksā€”such as the possibility of a case ending unexpectedly if you compliment your wife at the wrong timeā€”itā€™s all part of the gameā€™s unique charm. With Lamplight City, youā€™re in for a memorable, immersive journey, and the anticipation for the developer's upcoming game, Rosewater, is well-deserved.
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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.
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Sept. 2024
Great game. The story is very interesting and engaging and deals with heavy material without feeling cheap. The animation and the voice acting are great too. I would have liked to be a bit more challenged in the game and have more puzzles, but I prefer a game being a bit too easy rather than frustratingly difficult
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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!
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Lamplight City
8.4
664
83
Online players
5
Developer
Grundislav Games
Publisher
Application Systems Heidelberg
Release 13 Sep 2018
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