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FAT BOMB STUDIOS, LLC · Published by FAT BOMB STUDIOS, LLC · Official site ↗
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Very Positive — 89% positive (1,191 reviews)
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Light Bearers is a multiplayer asymmetrical hide and seek game that pits a sinister shadow against cute light bears!
Free
Action, Indie, Free To Play, Casual · 2018 · More free games
Light Bearers challenges you to outsmart a stealthy opponent in this fast-paced multiplayer game. Navigate the map as either a cute light bear or a sneaky shadow, using strategy to win in this unique asymmetrical experience.
About this game
“Deep into that darkness peering, long i stood there wondering, fearing,
doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before”
- Edgar Allan Poe
Gameplay
Light Bearers is a multiplayer asymmetrical hide and seek game whereduring each round one player is chosen as the Shadow while the other
players play as Light Bears trying to avoid being infected by the Shadow.
Once infected Light Bears become Shadow Bears and start working
for the Shadow trying to capture and infect Light Bears.
If all Light Bears reach the Light Pool at the end of the round, they win;
however if the Shadow (and his minions) manage to infect all Light Bears
before time runs out, the Shadow wins.
All Bears (Light or Shadow) play in first-person to create a more gripping
and adrenaline pumping experience while most Shadows play in third-
person to give them situational awareness and a sense of true power.
Wishlist Light Bearers Now!
Add Light Bearers to your wishlist to stay up to date with new contentThe Shadows
The Free-To-Play version of Light Bearers has two Shadows unlocked and
ready to play. Unlock the DLC - Full Game to gain access to all available
Shadows.
Each Shadow has three abilities crafted for their specific play style; each one
offering the player new and interesting game mechanics and combos.
The Bears
During any given round of Light Bearers you might play as either a Light Bear
or a Shadow Bear. Depending on which one you are, your win condition will
change - evading the shadow and escaping through the Light Pool or chasing
and infecting all remaining Light Bears.
Whether you are a Shadow Bear or Light Bear there are map mechanics that
will aid you in your efforts. Shadow Bears can use the Shadow teleports to
move swiftly and easily around the map whereas the Light Bears have hiding
spots scattered throughout the map that help them avoid detection.
Both bears have a special ability associated with their type. Light Bears have
a usefule Dash that gets them out of tough spots and the Shadow Bears can
create a wall to stop their prey from getting away.
Light Bearers Full Game
Want more Shadows? Want to be the most badass looking Light Bear... Ever?
Get the Light Bearers Full Game DLC to not only unlock all current and future
Shadows but also the ability to unlock some of the
most awesome customization content ever seen with eyeballs... ever.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2670QM CPU @ 2.20gHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 7 GB available space
- Additional Notes: The minimum requirements represent the absolute minimum specifications required to run the game, however they will not result in a perfect experience and you will have minor visual issues.
Recommended
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-875K CPU @ 2.93gHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 970
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 7 GB available space
Supported Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Community & EventsOfficial
Celebrating Light Bearers 2 Next Fest Demo Sale
Hey everyone! In celebration of the Light Bearers 2 Demo release for Next Fest. We have set the Light Bearers 1 Full Game DLC to 50% off! Light Bearers 1 DLC Link Light Bearers 2 Page for DemoRead full article on Community Announcements (FatBombStudios)AnnouncementsOfficial
Light Bearers 2 Christmas Playtest
Hey Everyone! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33741590/7206f1143c7baac779b6124bcb05c0663c647ae4.png We are currently running a playtest of Light Bearers 2 until the 28th early morning. If you'd like to join it, go to the Light Bearers 2 Steam page and opt into the "playtest". Bring friends or join our Discord. Have a merry Christmas!Read full article on Community Announcements (FatBombStudios)AnnouncementsOfficial
Light Bearers 2
Hey Everyone! We wanted to announce that Light Bearers 2 now has a steam page that you can wishlist and follow. Light Bearers 2 Steam Link We will be doing a weekend beta later this month (assuming nothing pops up) Thanks for reading!Read full article on Community Announcements (FatBombStudios)Patch NotesOfficial
Anniv 4.3b Update and the future of Light Bearers
Hey Everyone! We're bringing you a small update today along with a survey that will help us move into working on the sequel to Light Bearers. Fixed a few typos in the Shadowpedia Fixed a bug that caused anomaly to appear in nox's place in the Shadowpedia Adjusted lighting in fallen temple {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33741590/481295188e4a0eb131f3f3877496f270b9ec6f68.png Adjusted lighting in black ramparts {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33741590/0e18c5679fa6edaaec41d4ec24b8cb117bddd91b.png During April 2020 we made shadows available to everyone because it felt like we were on the brink of an economic recession. We've kept it that way up until now, moving forward we have reverted back to having a handful of shadows unlocked. However a change we are making is, as long as one player in the lobby has the DLC. It will unlock for all players in the lobby. If you have about 10 minutes, please fill out this survey. We will be using it as a compass for the way we approach design on Light Bearers 2. Also make sure to either follow Light Bearers here on steam, twitter or in our discord. Survey Link Here -> Click here for Survey!Read full article on Community Announcements (FatBombStudios)AnnouncementsOfficial
Anniv 4.2b
Hey Everyone! We have a small update. Lighting update for Eldritch Halls Lighting update for Forgotten Ruins Fixed a bug that affected kicking players. Removed the DEV tag from the game. If you'd like to find other Light Bearers players or have bugs to report, join our Discord!Read full article on Community Announcements (FatBombStudios)
