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Player Decision Brief

The Lantern of the Laughless Saint

Consider it if you want an exploratory RPG with open-ended quests, strange characters, and complete co-op support. Early Access bugs and reports of save, synchronization, and stability problems make it a less certain choice for players seeking polish.

$17.99 Windows Action Aug 17, 2026 75% Positive (36 reviews)

Is The Lantern of the Laughless Saint Right For You?

Best For

  • Players who enjoy Morrowind-inspired open-world RPGs
  • Exploration-led adventures with limited hand-holding
  • Players who like branching moral choices
  • Friends looking for a full co-op RPG

Think Twice If

  • ! Players expecting a fully polished, finished release
  • ! Anyone unwilling to troubleshoot Early Access bugs
  • ! Players seeking extensive platform or language support
  • ! Those who require full controller support

Before You Buy The Lantern of the Laughless Saint

Check that your system meets the listed Windows 64-bit requirements, especially the graphics requirement.

Expect an Early Access game whose content, balance, and technical stability may continue to change.

Review the current co-op saving and synchronization situation before committing to a shared campaign.

English is the listed language for interface, subtitles, and full audio.

Check the current Steam price and partial controller-support details before purchase.

The Lantern of the Laughless Saint Fit Matrix

Coop

High

Solo

High

Grind

Medium

Story

High

Performance risk

High

Beginner friendly

Medium

What Players Say About The Lantern of the Laughless Saint

Recurring player themes that may help you decide whether this game fits your taste.

Players Often Praise

  • Players repeatedly praise the atmosphere, unusual world, and eccentric inhabitants.
  • Several players enjoy the Morrowind and Elder Scrolls-like role-playing feel.
  • Co-op is frequently described as a strong reason to try the game.
  • Some players find the early quests and exploration engaging despite the unfinished state.

Common Complaints

  • Multiple players report bugs affecting shops, textures, dialogue, movement, and crashes.
  • Co-op players report save loss, time-of-day desynchronization, and inconsistent enemy synchronization.
  • Some players find the opening slow or insufficiently revealing for the story.

Mixed Reactions

  • Players broadly see strong potential, but differ on whether the current Early Access build is ready to buy.
  • The rough presentation and jank are acceptable to some players and frustrating to others.

Performance Notes

  • Reports include crashes, freezes, graphical glitches, and uneven performance on some systems.
  • Co-op sessions have been associated with synchronization and progress-saving problems.

Player Fit

  • Best suited to players comfortable with Early Access and willing to tolerate technical issues.
  • A stronger fit for Morrowind-style exploration fans and groups seeking a co-op RPG than for players demanding polish at launch.

The Lantern of the Laughless Saint Key Features

Open-world island exploration

Explore a wild, ancient island by following rumors, finding shortcuts into the Tower, uncovering side stories, and sorting fact from delusion.

Branching quest resolutions

The Lantern of the Laughless Saint presents quests with multiple possible outcomes, including mercy, violence, compromise, and deceit.

Choices that reshape the amphitheater

Your treatment of the island’s inhabitants affects who or what takes a seat in the hidden audience, giving character choices consequences beyond individual conversations.

Visceral weapon-based combat

Fight strange horrors with multiple weapon types in direct, action-focused encounters.

Solo and full co-op play

The Lantern of the Laughless Saint supports the complete adventure in solo or co-op, including shared exploration, treasure delves, and consequential decisions.

Unusual island inhabitants

Meet a large cast of bizarre characters, including a giant toad learning to read, an ancient skeleton who wants to swim, and a musician searching for something precious.

The Lantern of the Laughless Saint Screenshots

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The Lantern of the Laughless Saint FAQ

What kind of game is The Lantern of the Laughless Saint?

It is an open-world action RPG focused on exploration, combat, character encounters, branching quests, and a dark fantasy mystery. You can play alone or with others in co-op.

Can The Lantern of the Laughless Saint be played entirely in co-op?

Yes. The game is described as fully playable in co-op, with support for online co-op, shared or split-screen play, and Remote Play Together.

What platforms support The Lantern of the Laughless Saint?

The listed platform is Windows PC. Check the Steam page for the latest compatibility details before buying.

What language options are available?

English is listed for the interface, subtitles, and full audio. No other language options are listed.

Does it support controllers?

Steam lists partial controller support, so players using a gamepad should verify the current control layout and compatibility before starting.

The Lantern of the Laughless Saint Quick Facts

Single-player
Online Co-op
Shared/Split Screen Co-op
Shared/Split Screen
Remote Play Together
Family Sharing
Steam is learning about this game 

Genres

Action Adventure RPG Early Access

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  • Interface, subtitle, and audio language support
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