The Red Lantern

it's a fun adventure game.

Really fun game, been playing it on my steamdeck, the rogue like elements make it fun to replay and try to get all of the endings. My favorite part though has to be the art style.

Wow I love that game, It's really cozy even tho there is some survival mechanics. The rogelite (I think) elements are veru enjoyable and of course all of our pups are super cute!! Perfect to play in the cold winter of the True North. I would recommend for any dog lover AND snow lover, the landscapes are beautiful and it also runs really well on my computer.

Very cute game with lots of charm and love all the dog's personalities. Fingers crossed for a sequel where you take part in the Iditarod, Noodle as my lead dog obviously.

This game is actually pretty entertaining. Trying to bond with a particular dog can be kind of tricky though, but that's probably for the best considering each run doesn't really take that long and even losing just resets you. I may consider playing more of this game on the steam deck now that it's verified.

I love this game, it's short but powerful.
The narrative about finding your place hits home, and I feel it's a must play for anyone who may be going through cycles of doubt in their life.
While the game lacks in a lot of game play mechanics, the story, dogs, and music all but make up for it.

An amazing game could never recommend it enough! Im, not 100% through but so far it's helped my interest and made me shed a few tears! The only thing I'd recommend for the developers is making the home screen a bit better with a load game option! =D

Please add the non-killing option!
I can't play it: the weasel is so nice and the wolf is in trouble :(

very fun game , relaxing and good storyline. but you will start stressing when you dont find birch to cook your food. My personal favrouite dog is iggy or Noodle is the name of my real cat......hes missing tho}

I like the strategy element of this game, it's very well designed, the graphics are amazing, the mechanics are very good, the only thing that's annoying is you sometimes cannot avoid encounters that cost food or health, but always loving sled dogs, I absolutely adore this game, it does take AGES to get to the cabin, I haven't even gotten there yet, and every time you die or fail a run, you get extra materials to start with to make it easier, very good game, 8.5/10 for me, definitely worth it.

A lovely game! It's a great game and extremely underrated. There's a great story line, amazing graphics, and a rare view on sled dog mushing through Alaska. Overall, I think this game would thrive off of an expansive community, and I would highly recommend the game to anyone.

DONT BUY UNLESS ON SALE.

i beat this game fairly quickly. it got boring very fast because its basically only a point and click game. you can't move with wasd. you can't go where you want. you can only say "haw or gee" to move the sled and decide whether to stop or not. it was not worth the 12 or so bucks i spent on it.

im someone who enjoys a game i can pour hundreds of hours into, and this was not it for me. the graphics were stunning but it felt lack-luster because you can barely move around. to put it blankly, this game is extraordinarily boring. the main character will not quit talking to herself and she is EXTREMELY annoying. at first i enjoyed and was charmed by her dialogue but it got rapidly irritating and repetitive. only buy this if you can make up your OWN STORY for the dogs, which i think that you shouldn't have to do to enjoy a game!

TLDR; annoying MC, basically zero fun gameplay, point and click, pretty graphics but thats about it, finished in not even 2 hours.

A Beautiful, Frustrating Adventure!

The Red Lantern is one of those games that immediately pulls you in with its atmosphere, gorgeous art style, and engaging premise. The combination of survival mechanics and dog sledding through the Alaskan wilderness makes for an addicting experience. There’s something incredibly satisfying about managing your resources, strategizing your choices, and pushing forward through the snowy, unpredictable terrain. It’s a game that keeps you coming back, even when you know it’s going to test your patience.

And test your patience it will! The biggest frustration—and I mean biggest—is how the game completely resets every time you fail. You can spend so much time carefully managing your journey, only to run out of resources or get taken down by an unfortunate encounter, and boom—you’re back to square one. I get that it’s part of the roguelike structure, but it can feel punishing rather than rewarding. It makes progress feel painfully slow, especially when you get unlucky and lose in ways that feel out of your control.

Speaking of control, another issue is that you don’t actually control the movement of your character. The game moves forward on its own, and you just make choices at key moments. This takes away some of the immersion and can make it feel like you’re more of a spectator than an active participant in the journey. For a game about dog sledding through the wilderness, I was hoping for a bit more direct interaction with the movement and terrain.

That said, I can’t deny that The Red Lantern is addicting. The random events, the risk-reward decisions, and the survival elements all make for a game that constantly tempts you to go for “just one more run.” But the frustration of restarting and the lack of movement control definitely hold it back from being as immersive and fun as it could be.

If you love survival games and don’t mind a bit of trial-and-error pain, it’s still worth playing. Just be prepared for a love-hate relationship with this one.

This is a lovely game that I would describe as a visual novel with survival and roguelite elements. Here are some quick positives and ehhh kinda negatives:

+you can pet all the dogs!
+pretty scenery
+good voice acting by Ashly Burch (if you're a fan of Aloy, you'll enjoy this)
+relaxing soundtrack

-you are "on rails", so don't expect open world style exploration
-there's a decent amount of different scenarios, but it can get a little repetitive if you're trying to complete all of the dogs' stories

Overall, I really enjoy it! I think the dev team created something unique. The story is just alright, though- I personally find the MC's decision to "live off the land" naive and reckless, but maybe that's partly my age talking, lol. Still, it makes for an adventurous and often cozy setting (particularly the campfire scenes with your pups).

Also, a note for my fellow animal lovers- you do have to hunt a LOT in this game, but the act of doing so is treated with respect. There are a lot of chances to simply observe the various wildlife, too. Additionally, there's an option to turn off dog deaths (which I took full advantage of, thank you, devs!)

A Breathtaking and Emotional Journey

The Red Lantern is an absolute masterpiece of storytelling, survival, and adventure. From the moment I started my journey with my loyal team of sled dogs, I was completely captivated by the game's breathtaking art style, immersive atmosphere, and emotional depth.

The game masterfully blends survival mechanics with a deeply personal narrative, making every decision feel meaningful. The bond you develop with your dogs is incredibly touching—each one has its own personality, strengths, and quirks, making them feel like true companions on this epic journey. The voice acting, especially from Ashly Burch, adds an extra layer of emotional connection, making the protagonist’s struggles and triumphs feel incredibly real.

Visually, The Red Lantern is stunning. The Alaskan wilderness is brought to life with gorgeous, painterly landscapes that change dynamically with the time of day and weather conditions. The soundtrack is equally impressive, perfectly complementing the game's moments of tension, beauty, and solitude.

What truly sets this game apart is its emotional impact. It’s not just about surviving the wilderness; it’s about self-discovery, resilience, and finding hope even in the most challenging circumstances. Every run feels unique, and even in failure, there’s a sense of growth and learning.

If you love adventure, survival, and emotional storytelling, The Red Lantern is an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re a casual player or a seasoned gamer, this game will stay with you long after the credits roll. I cannot recommend it enough!

10/10

Love this game!

get goo goo alu

soooo fun but herd i died so meny times.

*Bangs fists on table* "I DID NOT WANT TO BE BORN A SAD, SUBURBAN CHILD. I WANT TO BE AN AWESOME DOG-RACING HOMESTEADING LADY WHO LIVES BY HERSELF IN A QUAINT LITTLE LOG CABIN IN A TREELESS VALLEY BETWEEN THE HUGE MOUNTAINS IN THE MIDDLE OF ALASKA, WHO HUNTS GEESE, ELK, AND CARIBOU THEN SMOKES THE MEAT HERSELF TO MAKE DELICIOUS JERKY, WHO'S ONLY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION DURING THE WINTER ARE HER DOGS, WHO ONLY GOES INTO TOWN IN THE WINTER (ON HER DOGSLED, OF COURSE) TO GET SUPPLIES LIKE COFFEE AND BATTERIES FOR HER RADIO WHICH SHE USES TO LISTEN TO SOAP OPERAS WHILE SHE TRAINS FOR THE BIG DOGSLED RACE FROM A COUNTRY STORE THAT IS RUN BY AN OLD RUSSIAN COUPLE WITH AN WORN-DOWN BLOODHOUND THAT SLEEPS ON AN FADED GRAIN BAG, AMD THEY ALWAYS ARGUE ON WHAT HARNESS IS BEST FOR HER DOGS. BUT IN THE SUMMER SHE HAS A GIANT VEGETABLE GARDEN AND LEAVES HER DOGS WITH THE OLD RUSSIAN COUPLE TO DO COWGIRL WORK FOR HER NEIGHBORS, NED AND VIRGINIA SIMMS, WHO NEED HER TO HERD THEIR CATTLE TO THEIR SUMMER PASTURES IN YUKON TERRITORY WITH THE HELP OF THEIR TEENAGE KIDS GARNET AND JACOB, AND THEIR COY-DOG , ZEPHYR, THAT THEY USE AS A CATTLE DOG. THEN SHE HELPS TRANQUILIZE AND TAG BISON WITH THE STATE RANGERS, DO YOU UNDERSTAND?!!" 10/10 great game.

10.5 horas depois com 100% do jogo completo e com 100% das conquistas feitas.

Podia ser pior é a frase que me vem na cabeça terminando The Red Lantern. Graficamente bonito (para o que se propõe), além de uma boa ambientação. A jogabilidade é diferente, objetiva, e talvez até inovadora, porém é extremamente passiva e nem um pouco desafiadora. É de fato um jogo que pode ser classificado como "cozy".

O lado negativo fica, sem dúvidas, com a trilha sonora e a falta de repetibilidade. O jogo é super curto, terminei a campanha em 2.7 horas e a partir daí foram os mesmos diálogos, sons, músicas, e também a mesma gameplay até o final.

Comprar durante uma boa promoção e jogar no fim do dia só pra relaxar seria o cenário ideal.

This game really makes you feel like a dog musher.

For such a short game everything feels nice. Beautiful story for one evening.

cool graphics

yay dogs

I love the thrill of the game and how the whole can can depend on the dogs you choose. Its the survival that gives the thrill and adrenaline to survive in the winter during the whole run. i recomend this game if your looking for a animal game!

+ decent graphics
+ cute dogs
+ no bugs

- you can't really steer the sled?
- at intersections you can choose left or right. THE BUTTONS ARE ARRANGED VERTICALLY
- lackluster minigames
- the game doesn't create a sufficiently sombre (or funny) atmosphere to justify repeatedly failing at dogsledding a couple of miles.

all in all, this might be fun for some people, but if you come in expecting proper dogsledding gameplay or the long dark vibes, this is not for you.

4/10

I thought it was not easy enough to get to Red Lantern House and it was the whole game... Oh I was so wrong! It was only the half of the game! Definetely a Thumbs up for such a wholesome game. Now I love huskies and probably want one too =D

its a great game, recommend

no

Casual, engaging, best game for people who love puppers!!!

gggggggggoooooooooodddddddd

this is such a fun game i would like it to have more though

It's a great game and i'm really enjoying it, but the main character is so annoying with her constant talking!! It'd be good to have an option to limit the talking, especially since a lot of it isn't necessary after the first go

Look, its a great idea...
Only I was under the premise of being able to have more control. I understand the sled being controlled by shouting command to the dog, that makes sense. My issue is that I was expecting the hunting and foraging to be done by me leaving the sled and to be in control while I'm off the sled. Like an open world kinda thing. Instead its either a cutscene or a quicktime event. The whole game kind of just felt like a mobile game right off the bat and really isn't even worth the $5 I spent on it. But thats the thing, I got it on sale so usually they charge $25 for what is essentially a mobile game.

If you want an "outdoorsy" game I'd suggest Firewatch

This game is absolutely so fun! It was so interesting, and can really catch a animal lovers eyes. You get to choose your own path, and fate. It would be nice if there just were MORE options at the end, such as playing frisbee, really dressing up your pups, and i'd love to takeout my buddies on a nice walk! With these small details it could really make the game pop. For the people who made this game, you really did an awesome job! Thank you for this, and you must make more games like this. Never let bad reviews and comments take you guys down, just learn and improve from them!

I love this game DEARLY the gameplay is something i love, each dog is so cutely characterised, the voice acting is top tier, and the atmosphere is wonderful. The art style is gorgeous with a painterly look. I love everything about this game and definitely recommend picking up a copy!!

Honestly the game just bored me with the way it was set up, it got repetitive very fast and tbh the main character annoyed the hell out of me. i feel like it would be way more fun if you actually got to control your sled fully, not just by choosing left and right.

Absolutely beautiful game. Wonderful story and never a dull moment. I love all the different personalities of the dogs and it made me so happy when I found out I could go back and get the babies I missed once reaching the cabin! They're all so cute with their little accessories and their stories are so fun to complete. Noodle's is my favourite. 100% recommend this amazing game!!!! Play it!!

I have fallen in love with this game, in fact it's one of my favorite games now, and I love the storyline of it. I would most definitely recommend playing this game.

This game is very cozy and quite a one of a kind. If you finish your first round you can always start a new story or continue running and finding new things all over the map.

10/10 experience so far, recommend for everyone. wouldnt pay full price tho (bought it at 5$)

I like the game, but their needs to be updates and add on's to it. You get board after awhile playing the same thing and making it to the finish of the house.

never fails to make me happy

I LOVETHIS GAME SO MUCH AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH WOOOF.

fun sled game

Bing bong ding dong

Super fun and relaxing game! Can just sit back and enjoy. Dogs are cute and i like the events and the dog stories we get to do. I just wish that after finishing the game (completely), there would still be something for us to do other than trying to complete the journal. The game also felt a lot more challenging at the start, but then it got so easy you didn't have to worry about anything.

Also the DAMN FISH ROD ! I still haven't gotten it with my 12 hours of gameplay, like what gives? :D
I have tried so many runs but i don't seem to get it? Is that a bug or? I have almost finished my journal completely and not a single time i've had the opperttunity to get one yet, which i find extremely odd.

A fun little roguelike that feels a bit repetitive on subsequent runs, but the short run time makes it so the game doesn't overstay it's welcome.

While there isn't a LOT of gameplay, it's an enjoyable experience in a pretty landscape.

I uninstalled this game quickly and here's why.
I played up till the first camp setup and have had a huge issue with the lack of interactivity in this game.

When I saw that we have encounters I thought I'd have to look out for them. No, the game slows down and the character verbally says "there's a thing! what should we do?". I want the task of looking out for stuff to be on my hands because then I have an actual reason to look around. It's Alaska, there's nothing to see. My eyes aren't given a task and it draws me out of the game. This all could be fixed by making the player have to be active.

All of the dog's info was given at the very start. Why? I don't remember a single thing about Barkley because his entire lore was dropped at our first interaction. During this interaction the main character does feel very alive which I like but I also do not have the patience to sit through so much dialogue when nothing is happening on screen. Some of this information should be given to me when I set up camp. That would space things out and give me time to actually get attached to these dogs. Speaking of getting attached...

The first thing I did when I opened the game was check the setting because I expected it to be too loud. It wasn't too loud but I did notice what was at the very top of the settings: "Allow dog death" my response was "The dogs can die?". Some advice for anybody making a game with intense game beats like those: Don't spoil your own game. Now I missed out on genuinely being worried about what happens when a dog gets too injured. Fear of the unknown would layer on top of the tense situation. This is the kind of setting you give to the player after they've suffered once so that they don't remove that portion of the game for themselves or you could lock it behind another tab in the settings with a popup that says "Reading these settings may give you information about the game. You have been warned if you wish to play the game blindly." Then you could have something flash next time you enter a menu (after a dog dies) saying "You can stop this from happening again in the forbidden settings!" and if you're feeling really generous you can let the player revive the dog.

Finally the art style. The dog's faces are unsettling. There's something wrong with them and I can't tell what. I love everything else visually though. I understand it is hard to make snowy plains look interesting so I don't plan on ripping into that. The dog's fur looks oddly like feathers for some reason but I still like that. The clipping can be very obvious sometimes. My biggest issue with the game's visuals is the limited view of it the player is allowed. When the player sets up camp they should be free to move and feel free. They are already given freedom of movement when getting onto the sled so the mechanics do exist within the game. If the player was able to move the dogs could react to the player. What if some of the dogs got excited when approached or their focus snapped to the player. Each dog could have their own little way of reacting to the player.

Overall, I don't like this game because it isn't very interactive.

i love it iggy is sooo cute

Although the game's art style is adorable, and the dogs even more so, it was extremely frustrating at times because I needed to replay from the very beginning so many times simply because I ran out of bullets or food. If I'm being honest it probably took me 8 tries before I could reach the end (the second to last time I was extremely close but got killed by a bear). If you don't mind having to replay events over and over again, then this game would probably be fine. It's not free-roam so you're restricted to a lot of cut-scenes. It builds off of the experience you gain throughout the game, so if you find a fire starter while playing, the next time you die and restart from the beginning, you'll have that item to start with. This is a pretty cool concept but overall a little inconvenient for how easily you can end up dying in this game.

its so cute and fun