Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 71 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 41 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 26 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 202 sampled reviews
Based on 406 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 202 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise50% are divided0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
71 of 202 sampled reviews raised it
Candellum is an atmospheric action adventure that takes a surprisingly original concept and builds an entire gameplay system around it.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
41 of 202 sampled reviews raised it
Set inside a dark and decaying wax factory populated by living candle warriors, the game blends hack-and-slash combat with resource management and environmental puzzle-solving in a way that feels genuinely fresh.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
26 of 202 sampled reviews raised it
Lighting is particularly important to the game’s presentation because glowing flames constantly contrast against the surrounding darkness.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
11 of 202 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack balances melancholic tones with moments of intensity, helping the world feel emotionally consistent throughout the experience.
Optimization
Players who bring up Optimization mostly praise it.
4 of 202 sampled reviews raised it
The optimization is excellent, and the gameplay is enjoyable - at least until you reach the part where you have to fight huge waves of enemies.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay71 reviews
Combat41 reviews
Graphics26 reviews
Audio11 reviews
Optimization4 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty100% still recommend
Story60% still recommend
Performance100% still recommend
Steam Deck100% still recommend
Controls67% still recommend
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Full controller support
- Gamepad Recommended
Store features
- #category_playable_at_your_own_pace
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Playable without Timed Input
- Save Anytime
- Steam Achievements
- Stereo Sound
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
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