"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 craft story-driven worlds where light overcomes darkness — games shaped by truth, wonder, and adventure.
Independent developer of Verse Bound, downloaded by thousands of players on Steam and iOS — with Candleborne, a gothic pixel-art action roguelite, arriving next.
LightSpire Games is an independent studio creating story-driven games where light confronts darkness and truth matters. Our released title Verse Bound has reached thousands of players on Steam and iOS, and Candleborne — a gothic pixel-art action roguelite about carrying light into a tower consumed by darkness — is our next release.
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.
Every project is built with intention — from narrative design to art direction — because stories shape the way people see the world.
Mechanics exist to serve the narrative.
Truth is our creative foundation.
Worlds that feel ancient, lived-in, and mysterious.
Games that value your time and intelligence.
The plumber, gamer, and believer behind LightSpire ›
Each game is a doorway into a world carefully crafted to challenge, inspire, and illuminate.
A focused Scripture experience built around the full King James Version. Includes powerful search tools, structured reading modes, and a full year of daily devotionals to deepen your time in the Word. The project that launched LightSpire Games.
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Carry the light into a tower consumed by darkness. Candleborne is a gothic pixel-art top-down action roguelite where players battle escalating hordes, gather upgrades, conquer distinct tower floors, and face powerful bosses on the climb toward the summit.
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VIXLIV is a fast-paced first-person action shooter inspired by classic 1990s FPS titles. Set across worlds that were never meant to fall, it combines stylized visuals, relentless single-player combat, handcrafted worlds, run-based upgrade selection, and between-world story sequences as players defend untouched realms against Satan's attempt to prove his ancient accusation against God's creation.
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A first-person psychological horror experience built around temptation, environmental interaction, psychological pressure, and player choice. Explore a semi-open central hub connected to major trials, where horror emerges through uncertainty, symbolic interaction, atmosphere, observation, and restraint rather than traditional 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, but our goal is simple: craft meaningful adventures, memorable characters, and experiences that leave players with something worth carrying long after the journey ends.
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 exists for a reason. We build with intention, and nothing ships unless it serves the larger vision.
Our faith shapes the stories we tell, but our games are open to everyone. Truth does not need gatekeeping — it speaks for itself.
Players are part of the journey. We listen, learn, and refine our work through real feedback and genuine connection.
We are a small studio that values care over speed. We would rather take the time to do something right than release something unfinished.
August 2026
Today we're announcing Candleborne, a gothic pixel-art top-down action roguelite built around carrying the light into a tower consumed by darkness. Battle escalating hordes with automatic attacks, collect experience gems, choose new upgrades as you grow stronger, climb through distinct tower floors, and face powerful bosses on the journey toward the summit. The demo level is complete and now awaiting final artwork, with a playable demo targeted for Q3 2026.
Visit Site →May 2026
Today we're announcing VIXLIV, a fast-paced first-person action shooter inspired by classic 1990s FPS titles. Set across worlds that were never meant to fall, it combines stylized visuals, relentless single-player combat, handcrafted worlds, run-based upgrade selection, and between-world story sequences as players defend untouched realms against Satan's attempt to prove his ancient accusation against God's creation. A demo date is to be announced.
Visit Site →April 2026
Verse Bound is now on the App Store — a focused Bible study experience for intentional reading, daily devotion, and engaging with Scripture in a clean, distraction-free way.
Download Free →March 2026
Verse Bound is available now on Steam — a focused Scripture experience for intentional reading, daily devotion, and engaging with the Word. New features and platform support continue to roll out.
Play on Steam →March 2026
The LightSpire website is now live — a central hub for our projects, updates, and vision as we continue building intentional, story-driven games from the ground up.
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