Lantern Hollow

Lantern Hollow is the game you play to wind down. You wander a soft, hand-painted village, help its residents with small tasks, and slowly piece together why the forest glows the way it does. There's no combat and no timer — just gentle discovery.

Despite the calm tone, there's real depth to the exploration. Hidden paths open up as you gain new tools, and the map rewards curiosity with little stories tucked into corners you might miss. We kept finding new things even after we thought we'd seen it all.

It's short compared to the RPGs here, maybe six or seven hours, but it never overstays its welcome. A lovely palette cleanser for a phone library full of louder games.

What we liked

• Gorgeous hand-painted art
• Relaxing, pressure-free pace
• Rewards exploration