Archipelago Luminary
Release date: May 29, 2025
Developers: Gove
Publishers: Gove
Genres: Indie
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, French, German, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean

​ ​Story​ ​ One night, a single light fell into the northern sea. From that moment on, endless monsters emerged from the depths. The people of the Northern Kingdom retreated, step by step, until only their last sanctuary remained—until humanity built its first turret... ​ ​Overview​ ​ Archipelago Luminary is a minimalist 2D tower defense game inspired by Plants vs. Zombies . Players must strategically construct turrets and manage resources to withstand waves of enemies. Across 14 levels, fight back—from the final refuge to lost territories—until uncovering the truth behind the Luminary . ​ ​Art & Narrative​ ​ In its stark black-and-white aesthetic, color becomes a rare treasure—until it floods the battlefield. Piece together fragmented lore and key items to reconstruct a forgotten story. ​ ​Gameplay​ ​ ​ ​14+ turret types​ ​, blending classic design with escalating costs—forcing tough choices. ​ ​10+ enemy variants​ ​, each with unique abilities, in increasingly frenzied waves where victory hangs by a thread. ​ ​14 maps​ ​, evolving from simple lanes to intricate paths, drawing you closer to the divine. ​ ​Audience​ ​ For players weary of 3D spectacle, this streamlined 2D defense game offers respite. For lore hunters who relish piecing together mysteries, the narrative unfolds through subtle fragments. Levels average under 10 minutes (if all goes well), with no forced progression—play anytime. ​ ​Inspiration​ ​ Archipelago Luminary owes its existence to Gove’s prior '💩-masterpiece' LightingForYou . 'Archipelago' (Greek for 'scattered islands') mirrors the fractured world, while 'Luminary' illuminates the central mystery. (Yes, the official English title is Archipelago Luminary .)