Candle Knight is an adventure developed by Dracma Studios, released 31 May 2023 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
What Candle Knight is
Candle Knight is an adventure game developed by Dracma Studios and released in 2023. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unreal Engine 4.
The premise, in the publisher's words
The castle lies dead and dormant. It’s forgotten and abandoned walls once held so much life and happiness. What could have caused such downfall? Inside, a small candle holder comes to life. Explore the remains of a castle, discover the fates of its inhabitants and solve the mystery surrounding your life. An epic fiery adventure awaits, the road ahead may be difficult, but remember: no hope is ever too small, Only you can break the cycle.
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Candle Knight launched on 31 May 2023, within three weeks of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Diablo IV, System Shock and Street Fighter 6. It arrived 3 years into the PlayStation 5's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.
Released around the same time: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Diablo IV, System Shock, Street Fighter 6.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel. See all 3 videos →
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