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Candleman: The Complete Journey

Despite only being able to burn for 10 seconds, a little candle journeys into the darkness, with the purpose of seeking light.

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Release
January 31, 2018
8 years and 185 days ago
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Very Positive1,260 reviews92.1%

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Candleman: The Complete Journey is a unique puzzle platformer, where light is both a welcome ally and a deceptive foe. Take the role of a little candle who can burn for only 10 seconds, and venture through an unsettling darkness of challenging levels with a smooth difficulty curve. Use your wits to overcome obstacles based on the mechanics of light and shadow, while exploring a wide range of enchanted environments as you seek out the distant glow.

  • Journey through enchanted worlds, each more mysterious than the last.
  • Face innovative challenges rooted in the mechanics of light and shadow.
  • Become immersed in a stunning fairytale, unlike anything you've seen before.