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The Light that Binds Us

ISART DIGITAL · 2026-06-23

Steam

AdventureCasualIndieFree To Play

Modes: Single player

Releases: Jun 23, 2026 (PC (Microsoft Windows))

Dive into The Light That Binds Us, a puzzle-adventure game where light shapes reality. Play as Yuè, a tormented soul, accompanied by her faithful protector, Yún. Cast shadows into paths, reshape the world to solve puzzles, explore breathtaking environments, and uncover the past that binds you!

97%
positive of 36 reviews
Positive
steam rating
Free
steam price (US)

Health check

Quietly active
  • · 36 reviews in the last 8 weeks (~5/week).
  • · Top 82% of 11,404 Adventure games in the census by review count.

Review momentum

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202020262026Week of 2026-06-23: 20 positiveWeek of 2026-06-23: 1 negativeWeek of 2026-06-30: 6 positiveWeek of 2026-07-07: 4 positiveWeek of 2026-07-14: 1 positiveWeek of 2026-07-21: 1 positiveWeek of 2026-07-28: 2 positiveWeek of 2026-08-04: 1 positiveWeek of 2026-08-11: 1 positive
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Details

WindowsFull controller supportSingle-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportAdjustable Text SizeColor Alternatives#category_contrast_controlsCustom Volume ControlsGamepad Recommended#category_playable_at_your_own_pacePlayable without Timed Input

4 supported languages: English, French, Japanese, Simplified Chinese

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