Rank 01Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Child of Light.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Games like Child of Light
- 22 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Child of Light also play
The closest matches to Child of Light: Indivisible, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy, Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, and Valdis Story: Abyssal City. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares character development with Child of Light.
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Rank 03Why this
Shares character development and turn based combat with Child of Light.
- 2017
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Child of Light
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Shares character development with Child of Light.
- 90% of 727 reviews
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Shares character development and turn based combat with Child of Light.
- 89% of 620 reviews
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: Ubisoft Montréal
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 11
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 89% of 5,489 reviews
- Genres: RPG
- Metacritic 77
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Beautiful artwork
- Nostalgic and emotional storytelling
- Poetic dialogue
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Character development
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Child of Light.
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Why this: Shares exploration with Child of Light.
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Why this: Shares turn based combat with Child of Light.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Child of Light.
Owlboy
Why this: Shares exploration with Child of Light.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Indivisible
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Child of Light.
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
Why this: Shares character development with Child of Light.
About Child of Light
The closest matches to Child of Light: Indivisible, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy, Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, and Valdis Story: Abyssal City. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Child of Light is your kind of game, the closest matches are Indivisible, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy and Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric and immersive, and single out its character development and exploration. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Child of Light is a turn-based RPG developed by Ubisoft Montréal and released in 2014. Players follow Aurora as she explores the fantasy continent of Lemuria, engaging in character development and exploration while mastering turn-based combat with strategic positioning. Reviewers have highlighted the distinctive watercolor art style and poetic dialogue as notable features, with players describing the experience as atmospheric and immersive. The storytelling blends nostalgic fairytale elements with emotional themes. The game holds an 89% positive rating from over 5,400 Steam reviews and is verified for play on Steam Deck. Priced at $14.99, it offers a medium-length single-player adventure.
About Child of Light: Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Is Child of Light worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 89% of 5,489 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 10).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 14 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 3 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Beautiful artwork
- Nostalgic and emotional storytelling
- Poetic dialogue
- Turn based combat with strategic positioning
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Game no longer launches. Plenty of topics in the discussions about it. Waiting on response for refund. Update: Refund denided, as expected. Steam tells me to contact Ubisoft. Ubisoft give a me some links and instructions to help their paid…”
“Don't buy this. The game won't open. Seems it's a problem with compatibility with modern systems and Ubisoft won't fix it. It's really a shame. The game is a work of art. Beautiful and worth all praise, but unfortunately, it belongs to…”
People who play it also play: Indivisible, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy, Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book
Frequently asked about Child of Light
Can I run it?
Is Child of Light verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Child of Light is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Child of Light cost?
Child of Light is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Child of Light have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Child of Light supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Child of Light?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Child of Light are Indivisible, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy, Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book.
Who developed Child of Light?
Child of Light was developed by Ubisoft Montréal and published by Ubisoft.