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CANDLES

CANDLES is a top-down, atmospheric horror game where you collect candles scattered throughout a house to perform a sealing ritual on a demon before it gets to you first. Explore the house, find the candles, solve puzzles, and outmaneuver the demon to escape.

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Developer
Proppa
Publisher
Proppa
Release
March 7, 2024
2 years and 147 days ago
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About the Game

DON'T GET CAUGHT


The demon goes hunting and will chase you, getting progressively more difficult as the game goes on. Use a combination of sprinting, walking, and resting to escape it.

DISCOVER


Uncover helpful hints and character memories through notes and playable flashbacks.

SEAL IT AWAY


Use your collected candles to perform a ritual and seal the demon away to survive.

AUDIO AND SOUND

CANDLES has a carefully crafted original soundtrack with an emphasis on silence and tension. All sound effects in the game are original and compose a rich and unique sound palette to enhance the experience.
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