# Lighthouse of guiding flames

> 2019 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122311964](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122311964)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/lighthouse-of-guiding-flames

## Summary
Lighthouse of guiding flames is a 2019 casual adventure video game that runs on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is distributed digitally via Steam, built with the Ren'Py engine, and offered in English and Russian.

## Key Facts
- **Publication date:** 2019-08-28 (Steam)  
- **Genre:** casual game; adventure video game (both sourced from Steam)  
- **Game mode:** single-player video game (Steam)  
- **Instance of:** video game (Steam)  
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux (each with Steam reference 2023-09-07)  
- **Website:** https://9narrative.com (English language qualifier, Steam reference)  
- **Distribution format:** digital distribution (Steam)  
- **Distributed by:** Steam (Steam reference 2023-09-07)  
- **Software engine:** Ren'Py (Q2983178 reference, 2023-09-14)  
- **Language of work or name:** English; Russian (both Steam references 2023-09-07)  
- **Steam application ID:** 1107060 (qualifier P400 lists Windows, macOS, Linux)  
- **itch.io URL:** https://9narrative.itch.io/lighthouse-of-guiding-flames (Q108357933 reference, 2023-09-12)  
- **itch.io numeric ID:** 480390 (reference 2025-01-24)  
- **Rawg game ID:** lighthouse-of-guiding-flames (reference 2023-09-12)  
- **HowLongToBeat ID:** 71718 (reference 2023-09-12)  
- **SteamGridDB ID:** 5245823 (reference 2024-03-27)  
- **PCGamingWiki ID:** Lighthouse_of_guiding_flames (qualifier P9675 141528, reference 2023-09-11)  
- **Mod DB game ID:** lighthouse-of-guiding-flames (reference 2023-09-14)  
- **Lutris game ID:** lighthouse-of-guiding-flames (reference 2023-09-17)  
- **TuxDB game ID:** 7219  
- **VGLIST video game ID:** 56331  
- **Internet Game Database ID:** lighthouse-of-guiding-flames (qualifier P9043 120933, reference 2023-09-07)  
- **GamerProfiles game ID:** y5YgG (reference 2024-05-17)  
- **GamesSpot game ID:** lighthouse-of-guiding-flames (reference 2025-04-22)  
- **IndieDB game ID:** lighthouse-of-guiding-flames  
- **IsThereAnyDeal ID:** lighthouse-of-guiding-flames (reference 2024-06-14)  
- **GamingOnLinux database ID:** 16375  
- **Wikidata description:** 2019 video game  

## FAQs
**What kind of game is Lighthouse of guiding flames?**  
It is classified as both a casual game and an adventure video game, designed for single-player play.

**On which operating systems can the game be played?**  
The game runs on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux, as indicated by its Steam application ID qualifiers.

**When was Lighthouse of guiding flames released?**  
The title was published on August 28, 2019, according to its Steam store entry.

**What technology powers the game’s development?**  
Lighthouse of guiding flames was created using the Ren'Py visual novel engine.

**In which languages is the game available?**  
The work is offered in English and Russian, as listed in its language metadata.

**Where can I find the game’s official website?**  
The official site is hosted at https://9narrative.com and is flagged as English-language content.

**How is the game distributed to players?**  
It is delivered as a digital download, with Steam serving as the distributor.

**What unique identifiers does the game have across various databases?**  
It possesses IDs on Steam (1107060), itch.io (480390 numeric ID), Rawg, HowLongToBeat (71718), SteamGridDB (5245823), PCGamingWiki (Lighthouse_of_guiding_flames), Mod DB, Lutris, TuxDB (7219), VGLIST (56331), Internet Game Database, GamerProfiles (y5YgG), GamesSpot, IndieDB, IsThereAnyDeal, and GamingOnLinux (16375).

**Who is responsible for publishing Lighthouse of guiding flames?**  
Steam is listed as the distributor for the title.

## Why It Matters
Lighthouse of guiding flames exemplifies the indie game trend of using accessible engines like Ren'Py to produce narrative‑driven experiences that reach multiple desktop platforms without requiring major publisher backing. Its release in 2019 contributed to the growing library of casual adventure titles on Steam, offering players a short, language‑flexible story that can be enjoyed in a single sitting. The presence of the game across numerous specialist databases (such as PCGamingWiki, HowLongToBeat, and IndieDB) highlights its discoverability and the way metadata aggregation helps preserve smaller works in the historical record of video games. By providing both English and Russian language options, it broadens accessibility for non‑English speaking audiences, illustrating how modest projects can still address linguistic diversity. Overall, the title serves as a case study in how a focused, engine‑based project can achieve cross‑platform distribution, archival visibility, and multilingual reach within the indie ecosystem.

## Notable For
- Being a 2019 release that combines casual and adventure genres in a single‑player format.  
- Utilizing the Ren'Py engine, which is widely adopted for visual novels and story‑focused indie games.  
- Offering official support for both English and Russian languages from launch.  
- Being distributed exclusively through digital channels, with Steam as the sole publisher.  
- Possessing a comprehensive set of identifiers across major gaming databases, facilitating cross‑reference and preservation.  
- Having a dedicated itch.io page alongside its Steam storefront, demonstrating multi‑platform indie distribution.  
- Being cataloged in niche repositories such as TuxDB, VGLIST, and GamingOnLinux, underscoring its recognition within Linux‑gaming communities.  

## Body
### Overview
Lighthouse of guiding flames is a 2019 video game described in Wikidata as a “2019 video game.” It is classified as both a casual game and an adventure video game, and it is designed for single-player gameplay. The title is an instance of the broader category “video game.”

### Release and Distribution
The game was published on August 28, 2019, according to its Steam store page. It is distributed digitally, with Steam acting as the distributor. The Steam application ID for the title is 1107060, and this ID is qualified to indicate compatibility with Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. The game’s digital distribution format is noted in the source material.

### Technical Development
Lighthouse of guiding flames was built using the Ren'Py engine, a framework commonly employed for creating visual novels and narrative‑driven games. The engine reference points to the entity Q2983178 and includes a qualifier linking the engine to the specific game identifier “lighthouse-of-guiding-flames.” No other engines or development tools are mentioned in the provided data.

### Language Support
The work is available in two languages: English and Russian. Both language entries are sourced from Steam with a reference date of 2023-09-07 and the same Wikidata property identifier (P1733) linking to the Steam app ID 1107060.

### Website and Online Presence
The official website for the game is https://9narrative.com. This URL is marked with the language qualifier P407 set to “English.” The reference for this website comes from Steam, again with the date 2023-09-07 and the property P1733 pointing to the Steam app ID.

### Platform Availability
The title runs on three desktop operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows  
- macOS  
- Linux  

Each platform claim is backed by a Steam reference dated 2023-09-07 and includes the property P1733 linking to the Steam app ID 1107060.

### Identifiers and Database Entries
The game possesses a multitude of unique identifiers across various cataloguing systems:
- **Steam:** application ID 1107060  
- **itch.io:** URL https://9narrative.itch.io/lighthouse-of-guiding-flames; numeric ID 480390  
- **Rawg:** game ID “lighthouse-of-guiding-flames”  
- **HowLongToBeat:** ID 71718  
- **SteamGridDB:** ID 5245823  
- **PCGamingWiki:** page name “Lighthouse_of_guiding_flames” with qualifier P9675 set to 141528  
- **Mod DB:** game ID “lighthouse-of-guiding-flames”  
- **Lutris:** game ID “lighthouse-of-guiding-flames”  
- **TuxDB:** ID 7219  
- **VGLIST:** video game ID 56331  
- **Internet Game Database:** ID “lighthouse-of-guiding-flames” with qualifier P9043 set to 120933  
- **GamerProfiles:** ID y5YgG  
- **GamesSpot:** game ID “lighthouse-of-guiding-flames”  
- **IndieDB:** game ID “lighthouse-of-guiding-flames”  
- **IsThereAnyDeal:** ID “lighthouse-of-guiding-flames”  
- **GamingOnLinux:** database ID 16375  

Each identifier is accompanied by a reference that cites the source (commonly Steam or the specific database) and a date when the data was recorded.

### Additional Metadata
The Wikidata entry for Lighthouse of guiding flames includes a description that reads “2019 video game.” This matches the raw description provided in the source material. No further narrative details, such as plot, characters, or gameplay mechanics, are supplied in the source, so the entry remains limited to the factual metadata outlined above.

## References

1. Steam
2. Mod DB
3. GameSpot
4. RAWG
5. Q124398839