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Striving for Light
Game
(released <1 month ago)
Igniting Spark Games
Igniting Spark Games
Description

Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.


Genres:
Action
Action Roguelike
Action RPG
Tags:
Action
Action Roguelike
Action RPG
Action-Adventure
Adventure
Casual
Dungeon Crawler
Hack and Slash
Indie
Roguelike
Roguelite
RPG
Early Access
Loot
Perma Death
Procedural Generation
Singleplayer
2D
Fantasy
Hand-drawn
Isometric
Steam Review Analysis – Total (updated Jul 16, 2025, 4:11 AM)
Disclaimer: This analysis is independently conducted and is not affiliated with Valve or Steam.
Review Summary - 145
82%
Very Positive

75

22

67%

Purchased on Steam

45

3

33%

Purchased Elsewhere

1% Primarily Play on Deck

Playtime Statistics
Playtime Overview
Estimated Playthrough Time

8.70 hrs

Min Playtime
0.17 hrs
15th Percentile
1.72 hrs
Median Playtime
8.05 hrs
85th Percentile
40.50 hrs
Max Playtime
1422.73 hrs
Conclusion

Overall, 'Striving for Light' is praised for its challenging gameplay, engaging skill tree, and developer responsiveness, while some players express concerns about performance issues, balancing, and a lack of polish. The game's unique visual style and addictive mechanics contribute to a generally positive reception, although frustrations with bugs and confusing mechanics persist.

Strongly Positive
Challenging Gameplay

Players appreciate the game's difficulty, which provides a rewarding challenge and encourages skill development.

~12%
Infinite Skill Tree

The game features a unique and expansive skill tree that allows for diverse build options and replayability.

~7%
Developer Engagement

Players commend the developers for their responsiveness to feedback and regular updates, enhancing the game's quality.

~6%
Positive
Visual Style

The hand-drawn art style is noted for its unique charm, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.

~6%
Addictive Gameplay

Many players find the gameplay loop engaging and addictive, leading to extended play sessions.

~5%
Fun Combat Mechanics

Players enjoy the hack-and-slash combat mechanics, which are described as satisfying and engaging.

~5%
Replayability

The game's mechanics and procedural generation encourage players to replay and explore different strategies.

~4%
Neutral / Mixed Opinions
Negative
Performance Issues

Several reviews mention crashes and performance problems that hinder gameplay.

~8%
Lack of Polish

Some players feel the game lacks polish in certain areas, which can detract from the overall experience.

~6%
Confusing Mechanics

Some players find the game's mechanics and lack of instructions confusing, which can lead to frustration.

~2%
Balancing Issues

Players express concerns about the game's balance, particularly regarding damage scaling and difficulty spikes.

~1%
Strongly Negative
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Updated on Jul 16, 2025, 8:24 PM