Overview
Light Work is a free-to-play first-person adventure from developer and publisher Thinking of Z, released on October 9, 2026. The premise is deceptively simple: after a long day at the office, you must turn off every light on each floor before heading home.
But as you ride the elevator between floors, you quickly realize that your coworkers are not acting quite right. This is a walking-simulator-style horror experience that blends mundane tasks with creeping unease.
Highlights
- Explore over 5 floors of an office building, each with its own unique layout and puzzles to solve.
- Physics-based gameplay lets you interact with desk lamps, light switches, and other objects as you work through each floor.
- Survival horror elements – if a coworker starts approaching you, your only escape is to dash back to the elevator and close the door.
- Single-player experience with partial controller support, so you can play with a gamepad if you prefer.
- Free to play – no cost to jump in and experience the eerie office atmosphere.
Who It's For
If you enjoy slow-burn horror that relies on atmosphere rather than jump scares, Light Work is right up your alley. Fans of walking simulators and first-person exploration will appreciate the simple yet effective loop of turning off lights while avoiding unsettling coworkers.
It's also a great pick for anyone looking for a short, free horror experience to play in one sitting.
Game Info
- Developer/Publisher: Thinking of Z
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
- Release Date: October 9, 2026
- Platform: PC (Steam)
- Features: Single-player, Partial Controller Support, Family Sharing
- Languages: English (full audio support)
