Lantern Hollow

Lantern Hollow is slow in the best way. You wander a hand-drawn valley, relight old lanterns, and piece together what happened to the people who left. There's no combat and no timer — just curiosity pulling you forward.

The puzzles are gentle, built around light and shadow. I never got stuck for long, but I often paused just to look at a scene. The soundtrack does a lot of heavy lifting here.

If you want adrenaline, look elsewhere. If you want a game to unwind with before bed, this is a keeper.

What we liked

• Gorgeous hand-drawn art
• Calm, pressure-free pacing
• Puzzles that respect your intelligence