70%Strong matchDark Light
79%59179% positive reviews, Mostly Positive across 591 reviews·Metroidvania · Souls-like
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Lightwood is an immersive semi-open world Metroidvania. Master your skills and fight magnificent Lords as you unravel the ancient mysteries behind the kingdom's decay.
Lightwood
Steam
Your destiny awaits for you! Discover the ancient mysteries behind the Kingdom's
decay as you meet all kinds of interesting insects and deadly foes.

Explore the wonderful and hunting insect kingdom awaiting for you in the
depths of Lightwood. There are secrets and mysteries behind every corner waiting for you!

Every new area will be filled with multiple dangers to overcome.
Knowledge over you skills will be key to progression and survival.

The world of Lightwood is meant to be explored however you
want, but you will have to earn that right!
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