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Hardlight

Also known as Hardlight, h, hardlight

Hardlight is a stylized, sci-fi tower defense game in which you must defend against dark, enigmatic invaders. Strategize your defense by lighting up the world so that you can detect and destroy waves of enemies.

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10 Jun 2026

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AnnouncementPublished 22 Aug 2024

v2024.8.21Patch Notes: Build 2024.8.21

This update adds a new interactive TUTORIAL to guide you through the game mechanics to better prepare you for the challenges ahead! The TUTORIAL will go over: Hardlight tower defense basics In-Game UI and the various fu…

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August 2024
This small patch focuses on enemy balance with wave progression and fixes a small issue with projectiles. ENHANCEMENTS Enhance enemy balance and scale for wave progression. FIXES Fix issue with projectiles occasionally…v2024.8.82 changesBalancePatch notes09 Aug 2024
July 2024
Tower Defense Fest StreamHoly moly we're excited to share our game with everyone during the Tower Defense fest! This version includes updates to the balance and difficulty settings, adds a level to 2 towers and includes various enhancements and…Announcement1 changeBalance30 Jul 2024
This patch includes updates to the balance and difficulty settings, adds a level to 2 towers and includes various enhancements and fixes. ENHANCEMENTS Updated and enhanced balance for all enemies and scale of stats such…v2024.7.293 changesFixBalancePatch notes30 Jul 2024
This patch brings a few big changes to the WISP, adding two new actions: SCOUT and SENTRY. These will put the WISP into an automated mode to assist in illuminating enemies or defending the base! The WISP will actively s…v2024.7.244 changesGameplayMapsPatch notes24 Jul 2024
This patch addresses some minor issues and enhancements made during Next Fest. ENHANCEMENTS Speed up camera transition when loading map. - Set default button click audio for all buttons, menus, WISP actions, etc. NOTE:…v2024.7.52 changesMapsPatch notes05 Jul 2024
This patch addresses some minor issues and enhancements made during Next Fest. ENHANCEMENTS Reduced fade-in/fade-out times to speed up wait time between scene loads. - Add currency icon to tower shop menu items. - Add T…v2024.6.122 changesUI/audioStore05 Jul 2024
June 2024
Thank you for playing the Hardlight Demo during Steam Next Fest!The June Next Fest was incredible and we want to thank you for your support and interest in Hardlight! We hope you enjoyed this sneak peek of what is coming this Fall. We especially want to thank all those who provided…Announcement1 changeGameplay21 Jun 2024
Hardlight StreamExperience Hardlight 's intense gameplay live and get insights from our developers on what makes this game stand out in the tower defense genre. Watch as we play through the Hardlight demo, demonstrating the strategic d…Announcement1 changeGameplay16 Jun 2024
Hardlight StreamExperience Hardlight 's intense gameplay live and get insights from our developers on what makes this game stand out in the tower defense genre. Watch as we play through the Hardlight demo, demonstrating the strategic d…Announcement1 changeGameplay13 Jun 2024
Hardlight StreamExperience Hardlight 's intense gameplay live and get insights from our developers on what makes this game stand out in the tower defense genre. Watch as we play through the Hardlight demo, demonstrating the strategic d…Announcement1 changeGameplay11 Jun 2024
Experience Hardlight: Gameplay and Developer InsightsExperience Hardlight 's intense gameplay live and get insights from our developers on what makes this game stand out in the tower defense genre. Watch as we play through the Hardlight demo, demonstrating the strategic d…Announcement1 changeGameplay11 Jun 2024

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