Lantern Hollow

Lantern Hollow is the sort of game you play with headphones in. You explore a foggy coastal town, solve gentle environmental puzzles and slowly piece together what happened to the people who left.

There's no combat and barely any failure states — it's about atmosphere and curiosity. The hand-drawn art and ambient sound carry a lot of the mood, and it never overstays its welcome.

Puzzles are logical rather than obtuse, so I rarely needed hints. It's a short, memorable experience that fits mobile perfectly.

What we liked

• Gorgeous hand-drawn world
• Logical, fair puzzles
• Relaxing, story-first pace