Static Dread: The Lighthouse — Is It Worth Playing?
Lovecraft meets Papers, Please.
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About Static Dread: The Lighthouse
Mesmerizing tales of the sea Strange characters An atmosphere of unknowable horror Multiple endings *** In the aftermath of a global cataclysm, the harbor authorities reactivated an ancient lighthouse, hoping to keep the seas navigable amidst the growing chaos. A lone keeper is dispatched to the forsaken island, tasked with manning the beacon. The fate of passing vessels and the nearby town now rests in his hands. Far away, a wife and daughter wait for his return. *** Each night, his duties grow more perilous. Mariners report encounters with creatures beyond the reach of science. Ships drift back from distant waters - empty, their crews vanished without a trace. In the island’s fishing village, the locals whisper prayers to sea gods and perform rituals to raise the dead. Will the keeper preserve his sanity, protect those he loves, and guide the vessels entrusted to him through the abyss? Or will he, too, be lost to the dark tides gathering beneath the surface of the world?
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Should You Play Static Dread: The Lighthouse?
Mesmerizing tales of the sea Strange characters An atmosphere of unknowable horror Multiple endings *** In the aftermath of a global cataclysm, the harbor authorities reactivated an ancient lighthouse, hoping to keep the seas navigable amidst the growing chaos. A lone keeper is dispatched to the forsaken island, tasked with manning the beacon. The fate of passing vessels and the nearby town now rests in his hands. Far away, a wife and daughter wait for his return. *** Each night, his duties grow more perilous. Mariners report encounters with creatures be…
Static Dread: The Lighthouse is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows, Mac. It's on our trending radar right now.
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System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows, Mac
Minimum
OS: Windows OS · Processor: Intel Core i3 or analogue · Memory: 4 GB RAM · Graphics: GeForce 1050 or analogue · Storage: 3 GB available space
Recommended
OS: Windows OS · Processor: Intel Core i7 or analogue · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: GeForce 1070 Ti or analogue · Storage: 3 GB available space
Static Dread: The Lighthouse — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Static Dread: The Lighthouse release?
- Static Dread: The Lighthouse released on Aug 6, 2025 and is available now on Steam.
- What kind of game is Static Dread: The Lighthouse?
- Static Dread: The Lighthouse is a Shooter game. Lovecraft meets Papers, Please.
- Is Static Dread: The Lighthouse multiplayer or co-op?
- No — Static Dread: The Lighthouse is listed as single-player only on Steam.
- Is Static Dread: The Lighthouse on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Static Dread: The Lighthouse runs on Windows, Mac via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Static Dread: The Lighthouse cost?
- Static Dread: The Lighthouse is priced at $6.54 on Steam.
- What are Static Dread: The Lighthouse's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Static Dread: The Lighthouse worth playing in 2026?
- Plenty of players think so — Static Dread: The Lighthouse peaked at 36 concurrent players on Steam in the last 24 hours as of 2026.
- Who made Static Dread: The Lighthouse?
- Static Dread: The Lighthouse is developed by solarsuit.games and published by Polden Publishing.
- What games is Static Dread: The Lighthouse similar to?
- Static Dread: The Lighthouse sits alongside Shooter games such as Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.
- What platforms is Static Dread: The Lighthouse on?
- Static Dread: The Lighthouse is available on Windows, Mac.
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