Phasewright: A Minimalist Puzzle Game About Light, Timing, and Conduits

10/20/2026, 7:10:34 AM

Release date: 10/19/2026

Tags: #simulation #strategy #sandbox #puzzle #2d #abstract #minimalist #top-down

User Reviews

Steam rating: Steam positive 100% (2 reviews) Few reviews, for reference only
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無料 (JPY)

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Free to Play (USD)

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Global Price: Free to Play
Sale Status: Regular pricing
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Key highlight

Phasewright is a free-to-play minimalist puzzle game where light pulses move one cell per tick. Draw conduits, optimize ticks, cost, and footprint, and compete in online PvP.

Who this is for

A unique puzzle about light speed and timing. Free to play, so it's easy to try.

Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

GPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel UHD Graphics 630

Comfortable play target

1,591 pts(~130% above spec of 1,224 pts)

Parts near this range

Radeon HD 67901,588 pts GeForce GTX 5551,601 pts Seria Radeon HD 77001,603 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

Details

Overview

Phasewright is a free-to-play indie puzzle game from developer and publisher Lucaren, released on October 19, 2026. It blends simulation, strategy, and sandbox elements into a deceptively simple rule set: a light pulse moves exactly one cell per tick.

That single principle drives everything. You place sources and receivers, draw conduits like lines on paper, and press Run to see if the light arrives on time and in the right color.

The game is available in English and German, and supports both single-player and online PvP multiplayer.

Highlights

Core mechanic: Light pulses travel one cell per tick, so longer paths arrive later. Timing is everything.
Three metrics: Every machine is scored by ticks, cost, and footprint — and they often conflict, pushing you to optimize.
Modes: Play solo or challenge others in online PvP, all within a minimalist, top-down 2D aesthetic.

Who It's For

If you enjoy abstract puzzle games that reward careful planning and iterative experimentation, Phasewright will likely click. The lack of fail states — nothing breaks, nothing runs out — makes it a relaxed sandbox for tinkering.

It's also a great fit for players who like optimizing solutions under competing constraints, or who want a quick competitive puzzle experience via online PvP. The minimalist presentation and clean rules make it approachable, but the depth comes from juggling ticks, cost, and footprint.

Game Info

Developer/Publisher: Lucaren
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play
Release Date: October 19, 2026
Modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP
Languages: English, German
Platform: Steam (PC)

Phasewright is free to play, so you can jump in and start drawing conduits right away. Check the Steam page for the latest details and community feedback.