The Lantern of the Laughless Saint

About The Lantern of the Laughless Saint

The Lantern of the Laughless Saint is an open-world action-adventure RPG developed and published by NerveLabs. Drawn to a remote island beneath a silent tower by a shared nightmare, players explore the world, chase rumors, and read fragments of broken history — solo or in full co-op — to uncover the secrets buried in the tower's depths. The game is currently in Early Access.

The Lantern of the Laughless Saint is an open-world RPG developed by the small independent team NerveLabs, released on Steam in Early Access on August 17, 2026. Players are drawn to a remote island by a shared nightmare. A silent tower stands at its center, and no one remembers the details of the journey that brought them there. Exploration and choice are the core mechanics. Players come to know the land by walking it, following rumors, reading charred fragments of history, and meeting lost souls driven to the end of the world by the same fervent dreams. Deep on the island stands a theater, its stage empty, waiting for an audience. As players mend or ruin the lives of the island's inhabitants, the ghostly echoes left behind take their seats — treat people well and trusted friends sit down; hurt them, and darker presences take their place. The game is designed with open endings, and most quests can be resolved in multiple ways, spanning mercy, violence, compromise, and deception. The combat system emphasizes impact, with several weapon types supported. Full co-op lets two players explore the whole game together, share loot, and make choices that affect everyone. The current version includes over 50 quests, more than 60 unique enemies, over 100 equippable items, and complete life-skill systems for spellcraft, alchemy, and fishing. A completionist playthrough without a guide is estimated to take 30 to 40 hours. Early Access is planned to last under a year, with updates every one to two weeks; the full release will add new enemies, regions, gear, and quests, with a focus on polishing existing systems. The game supports English only, and mod support may arrive with the full release.