Lanterns of Vale

Lanterns of Vale is the game we reach for when we want to unwind. It's a quiet adventure where you wander a hand-drawn valley, light lanterns, and solve small environmental puzzles. There's no timer and no pressure, just discovery.

The art is lovely and the sound design does a lot of the heavy lifting. Puzzles are simple but well placed, always nudging you toward the next little scene rather than blocking your path.

It's short, maybe a few evenings, but it lingers. If you want a mobile game that feels like a walk rather than a workout, this is it.

What we liked

• Calming, no-pressure pacing
• Beautiful hand-drawn world
• Puzzles that guide instead of block