"I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." — John 8:12
We make story-driven games about truth, hope, and the cost of choosing what is right.
Independent developer of Verse Bound, downloaded by thousands of players on Steam and iOS. Candleborne is in development, with a Steam demo available now and a full release planned for 2027.
LightSpire Games is an independent studio making story-driven games where faith and adventure belong together. Our released title Verse Bound has reached thousands of players on Steam and iOS. Candleborne is in development as a gothic pixel-art isometric action roguelite. A Steam demo of an earlier top-down version is available now, and a full release is planned for 2027.
We believe games can carry meaning without losing their sense of adventure. Our worlds explore sacrifice, redemption, courage, and the cost of choosing what is right.
We put real care into narrative design and art direction, because the stories people play stay with them.
Mechanics exist to serve the narrative.
Truth is our creative foundation.
Settings with history, texture, and room to explore.
Games that value your time and intelligence.
The plumber, gamer, and believer behind LightSpire ›
Current and upcoming titles from LightSpire Game Studios.
Steam Demo Available Now · Full Release Planned for 2027
Candleborne is being rebuilt as a gothic pixel-art isometric action roguelite. A Steam demo of an earlier top-down version is available now. The full game is planned for 2027.
Play the Steam Demo →
A free KJV Bible study app with search, structured reading modes, and a full year of daily devotionals. The project that launched LightSpire Games.
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A fast-paced first-person action shooter inspired by classic 1990s FPS titles. Players defend unfallen worlds against Satan's campaign to prove his accusation against God's creation. Combat is single-player, with hand-built levels, run-based upgrades, and story sequences between worlds.
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A first-person psychological horror game about temptation, environmental interaction, and player choice. A semi-open hub connects to major trials. Horror comes from uncertainty, atmosphere, and restraint rather than combat.
Learn More →A spire points upward.
A light shines outward.
LightSpire Games was founded on the belief that stories matter. Our faith informs the worlds we create. We want to make adventures and characters that stay with players after the credits.
Even in the darkest worlds, light still matters.
"And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not."
Every system, level, and line of dialogue should serve the game. If it doesn't, it doesn't ship.
Our faith shapes the stories we tell, but our games are open to everyone. Truth does not need gatekeeping — it speaks for itself.
We listen to players and use their feedback to improve the work.
We are a small studio that values care over speed. We would rather take the time to do something right than release something unfinished.
October 2026
The Steam demo is now available. The currently available Steam demo features an earlier top-down version of Candleborne. Development has since moved to a new isometric presentation for the full game. Full release planned for 2027.
Play on Steam →August 2026
Today we're announcing Candleborne, a gothic pixel-art top-down action roguelite about carrying a candle through a darkened tower. Players battle escalating hordes with automatic attacks, collect Soul Shards, choose upgrades, climb distinct tower floors, and face a boss at the end of each floor.
Visit Site →May 2026
Today we're announcing VIXLIV, a fast-paced first-person action shooter inspired by classic 1990s FPS titles. Players defend unfallen worlds against Satan's campaign to prove his accusation against God's creation, with hand-built levels, run-based upgrades, and story sequences between worlds. A demo date is to be announced.
Visit Site →April 2026
Verse Bound is now on the App Store — a KJV Bible study app with structured reading, daily devotionals, and a clean, distraction-free layout.
Download Free →March 2026
Verse Bound is available now on Steam — a KJV Bible study app with structured reading, daily devotionals, and a clean layout. New features and platform support continue to roll out.
Play on Steam →March 2026
The LightSpire website is now live — a hub for our games, updates, and studio news.
Explore the Site →At Lightspire Game Studios, we believe game art and storytelling should come from human creativity.
Our games do not use generative AI to create artwork, character designs, animations, music, voice acting, or narrative content.
We work with real artists, composers, and other creative professionals to bring our games to life.
Human creativity. Original vision. No generative AI-created game content.
