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Candlelight

Candlelight is a puzzle game where each shape you place onto the grid inverts the color of the space it occupies. Every inversion offers the opportunity to alchemize a gem and advance.

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Developer
Travis Bumgarner
Publisher
Travis Bumgarner
Release
March 3, 2025
1 year and 152 days ago
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About the Game

Candlelight – A Puzzle Game of Shape, Color, and Alchemy

About the Game
Candlelight is a puzzle game where each shape you place onto the grid inverts the color of the space it occupies. Every inversion offers the opportunity to alchemize a gem and advance. 

Game Modes

Puzzle Mode
Solve puzzles using limited shapes.
Complete 50 levels across 9 worlds, each challenging you to work with a limited number of shapes. Every move counts as you aim for the most efficient solution.

Free Play
Unwind and play at your own pace.
There’s no goal here—just relax, enjoy the music, and experiment with shapes to your heart’s content.

Daily Challenge
Solve the daily challenge with the fewest moves.
Every day brings a fresh puzzle. Compete with friends to see who can solve it using the fewest shapes.

Tutorial
Master the game’s basics.
New to Candlelight? The tutorial will guide you through core mechanics, ensuring you’re ready to tackle the game.

Level Designer (Coming Soon)
Build your own levels.
Unleash your creativity by crafting custom puzzles. Share them with the community and challenge others once this feature is available.

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