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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 761 reviews of which 679 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Lamplight City into these genres:

Adventure Point & Click Detective Alternate History Indie Retro Third Person Singleplayer Story Rich 2D Mystery Pixel Graphics Hand-drawn Great Soundtrack Noir Atmospheric Puzzle Classic Dark Gothic

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

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

User reviews & Ratings

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July 2025
I'm a sucker for a good detective story. I like picking up every piece of evidence and testimony from witnesses. It's a great way to keep your brain sharp. Which made Lamplight City a joy to play. Francisco Gonzalez has made some good adventure games and this one certainly didn't disappoint. Each case is unique and there's always the possibility of reaching dead ends and being unable to successfully apprehend the suspect. Still, the game doesn't end if you can't find the correct person who did it. The overarching story and Miles' relationship with the wisecracking Bill was just so much fun to experience. In fact, Bill was the highlight of the game just due to his quips. I won't spoil the ending, or even the plot lingering in the background. You'd have to play the game to experience it yourself. That said, if you're a fan of mysteries and piecing together clues you certainly can't do wrong here. The puzzles are pretty self explanatory and I rarely needed a walkthrough to get to the end. Highly recommended.
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May 2025
I love the "one button" control scheme and lack of inventory management - which doesn't necessarily make the game easier, but allows you to focus on clue solving. I liked the threat of not having a "perfect run", which has been criticised elsewhere. Looking forward to playing their other game, which I bought in a bundle.
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April 2025
Interesting and fun. The opportunity to make mistakes if you're not on the ball gives a good challenge. Now I want to go through and make some wrong accusations just to see what happens...
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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 school—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 game’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 game’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 game’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 quirks—such as the possibility of a case ending unexpectedly if you compliment your wife at the wrong time—it’s all part of the game’s unique charm. With Lamplight City, you’re in for a memorable, immersive journey, and the anticipation for the developer's upcoming game, Rosewater, is well-deserved.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lamplight City is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.

Lamplight City is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.99€ on Steam.

Lamplight City received 679 positive votes out of a total of 761 achieving a rating of 8.39.
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Lamplight City was developed by Grundislav Games and published by Application Systems Heidelberg.

Lamplight City is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Lamplight City is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Lamplight City is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Lamplight City is a single-player game.

There is a DLC available for Lamplight City. Explore additional content available for Lamplight City on Steam.

Lamplight City does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Lamplight City does not support Steam Remote Play.

Lamplight City is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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