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In Enlightenment, you play in a roguelike action-shooter with a fast-paced challenging journey deep into a underground complex called "the Ark". Players will be tested by large varieties of enemies in a procedurally-generated dungeon, and become stronger by learning from the inevitable deaths.

2018ActionIndie11.99 USDWindowsby LizardKing
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Frequently asked about Enlightenment

How much does Enlightenment cost?
Enlightenment is listed on Steam at 11.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Enlightenment?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Enlightenment are Devil Slayer - Raksasi, The Binding of Isaac, Original Journey.
Who developed Enlightenment?
Enlightenment was developed by LizardKing.

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