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Child of Light

Game First reported release

Game details

First release year
2014

Platforms

Genres

Play modes

  • single-player video game
  • multiplayer video game

Players by platform

  • Wii U*
    Maximum players (mode unspecified)
    2*
  • Microsoft Windows*
    Maximum players (mode unspecified)
    2*
  • PlayStation 3*
    Maximum players (mode unspecified)
    2*
  • PlayStation Vita*
    Maximum players (mode unspecified)
    1*

Content classifications

  • ESRB · Wii U*
    Classification
    E10+ - Everyone 10+*
  • ESRB · PlayStation 3*
    Classification
    E10+ - Everyone 10+*
  • ESRB · PlayStation Vita*
    Classification
    E10+ - Everyone 10+*
  • ESRB · Microsoft Windows*
    Classification
    E10+ - Everyone 10+*

Engines

  • UbiArt Framework

Localized titles

  • Child of Light

Steam version platforms

  • Windows*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • macOS*
    Supported
    No*
  • Linux*
    Supported
    No*

Store genres

  • RPG*

Game features

  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • Shared/Split Screen*
  • Partial Controller Support*
  • Remote Play on Phone*
  • Remote Play on Tablet*
  • Remote Play Together*
  • Family Sharing*
  • Local co-op*

Interface languages

  • English*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • French*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • Italian*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • German*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • Spanish - Spain*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • Japanese*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • Russian*
    Full audio
    Yes*

Audio languages

  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*

Community tags · historical

  • RPG*
    Votes · historical
    678*
  • Fantasy*
    Votes · historical
    481*
  • Great Soundtrack*
    Votes · historical
    420*
  • Turn-Based*
    Votes · historical
    396*
  • Female Protagonist*
    Votes · historical
    392*
  • Platformer*
    Votes · historical
    352*
  • Adventure*
    Votes · historical
    342*
  • 2D*
    Votes · historical
    287*
  • Atmospheric*
    Votes · historical
    273*
  • Story Rich*
    Votes · historical
    255*
  • Hand-drawn*
    Votes · historical
    222*
  • Beautiful*
    Votes · historical
    194*
  • Singleplayer*
    Votes · historical
    162*
  • Cute*
    Votes · historical
    140*
  • Side Scroller*
    Votes · historical
    138*
  • Local Co-Op*
    Votes · historical
    135*
  • Turn-Based Strategy*
    Votes · historical
    111*
  • Indie*
    Votes · historical
    77*
  • Casual*
    Votes · historical
    69*
  • Action*
    Votes · historical
    50*

System requirements

  • Windows · Minimum*
    Operating system
    Windows Vista*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel Core2Duo E8200 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X2 240 @ 2.8 GHz*
    Memory
    2 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    nVidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD2900 XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher)*
    Graphics API
    Version 9.0c*
    Network
    Broadband Internet connection*
    Storage
    3 GB available space*
    Audio hardware
    DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers*
    Conditions
    Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional Microsoft XBOX360 controller or compatible*
  • Windows · Recommended*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz*
    Graphics alternatives
    nVidia GeForce GTX260 or AMD Radeon HD4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher)*
    Memory
    4 GB*
  • Windows · Recommended memory · 2026-06-27*
    Memory
    4 GB*

Compatibility and community reports

  • Controller support · 2026-06-27*
    Controller support
    Partial*
  • Steam Deck · 2026-06-27*
    Compatibility category
    Verified*
  • Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27*
    Community Linux compatibility tier
    Gold*
    Reports
    49*
    Community confidence
    strong*

Studios & publishers

Developers

  • Ubisoft Montréal*
  • Ubisoft Montreal*

Publishers

  • Ubisoft*

Release history

  • 2014-04-29
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    North America
  • 2014-04-29
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Platform
    Wii U
    Market
    North America
  • 2014-04-30
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    Europe
  • 2014-04-30
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    Europe
  • 2014-04-30
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    North America
  • 2014-04-30
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Platform
    Wii U
    Market
    Japan
  • 2014-04-30
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    PAL region
  • 2014-04-30
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    North America
  • 2014-04-30
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    worldwide
  • 2014-05-01
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    Japan
  • 2014-05-01
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    Australia
  • 2014-05-01
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    Japan
  • 2014-05-01
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    Australia
  • 2014-05-01
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Platform
    Wii U
    Market
    PAL region
  • 2014-05-01
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    Australia
  • 2014-07-01
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    North America
  • 2014-07-02
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    Europe
  • 2014-07-31
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    Japan
  • 2014-09-04
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    Japan
  • 2015-03-31
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    North America
  • 2014-04-30 · Microsoft Windows*
    Release date
    2014-04-30*
    Date precision
    Exact date*
    Platform
    Microsoft Windows*
  • 2014-04-30 · Wii U*
    Release date
    2014-04-30*
    Date precision
    Exact date*
    Platform
    Wii U*
  • 2014-04-30 · PlayStation 3*
    Release date
    2014-04-30*
    Date precision
    Exact date*
    Platform
    PlayStation 3*
  • 2014-07-02 · PlayStation Vita*
    Release date
    2014-07-02*
    Date precision
    Exact date*
    Platform
    PlayStation Vita*

Store release history

  • Steam*
    Release date
    Apr 29, 2014*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 14 fields
Windows minimum processor requirement
Intel Core2Duo E8200 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X2 240 @ 2.8 GHz*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
nVidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD2900 XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher)*
Windows minimum memory requirement
2* GB
Name
Child of Light*
Windows recommended processor requirement
Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz*
Windows recommended graphics requirement
nVidia GeForce GTX260 or AMD Radeon HD4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher)*
Windows recommended memory requirement
4* GB
Release year
2,014*
Windows minimum processor requirement
Windows · Minimum
Processor alternatives
Intel Core2Duo E8200 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X2 240 @ 2.8 GHz*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
Windows · Minimum
Graphics alternatives
nVidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD2900 XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher)*
Windows minimum memory requirement
Windows · Minimum
Memory
2 GB*
Windows recommended processor requirement
Windows · Recommended
Processor alternatives
Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz*
Windows recommended graphics requirement
Windows · Recommended
Graphics alternatives
nVidia GeForce GTX260 or AMD Radeon HD4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher)*
Windows recommended memory requirement
Windows · Recommended
Memory
4 GB*
Specifications 2 · 28 fields
Developers · Wii U
Ubisoft Montreal
Ubisoft Montreal*
Developers · PlayStation Vita
Ubisoft Montreal
Ubisoft Montreal*
Developers · PlayStation 3
Ubisoft Montreal
Ubisoft Montreal*
Developers · Microsoft Windows
Ubisoft Montréal
Ubisoft Montréal*
ESRB classification · Wii U
ESRB · Wii U
Classification
E10+ - Everyone 10+*
ESRB classification · PlayStation 3
ESRB · PlayStation 3
Classification
E10+ - Everyone 10+*
ESRB classification · PlayStation Vita
ESRB · PlayStation Vita
Classification
E10+ - Everyone 10+*
ESRB classification · Microsoft Windows
ESRB · Microsoft Windows
Classification
E10+ - Everyone 10+*
Genres · Microsoft Windows
platform game
platform game*
role-playing video game
role-playing video game*
Genres · PlayStation 3
platform game
platform game*
role-playing video game
role-playing video game*
Genres · PlayStation Vita
adventure game
adventure game*
role-playing video game
role-playing video game*
Genres · Wii U
role-playing video game
role-playing video game*
Maximum players (mode unspecified) · Wii U
Wii U
Maximum players (mode unspecified)
2*
Maximum players (mode unspecified) · Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Maximum players (mode unspecified)
2*
Maximum players (mode unspecified) · PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
Maximum players (mode unspecified)
2*
Maximum players (mode unspecified) · PlayStation Vita
PlayStation Vita
Maximum players (mode unspecified)
1*
Platform
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3*
Platform
Wii U
Wii U*
Platform
PlayStation Vita
PlayStation Vita*
Platform
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows*
Publishers · Microsoft Windows
Ubisoft
Ubisoft*
Publishers · Wii U
Ubisoft
Ubisoft*
Publishers · PlayStation 3
Ubisoft
Ubisoft*
Publishers · PlayStation Vita
Ubisoft
Ubisoft*
Release date · Microsoft Windows
2014-04-30 · Microsoft Windows
Release date
2014-04-30*
Date precision
day*
Platform
Microsoft Windows*
Release date · Wii U
2014-04-30 · Wii U
Release date
2014-04-30*
Date precision
day*
Platform
Wii U*
Release date · PlayStation 3
2014-04-30 · PlayStation 3
Release date
2014-04-30*
Date precision
day*
Platform
PlayStation 3*
Release date · PlayStation Vita
2014-07-02 · PlayStation Vita
Release date
2014-07-02*
Date precision
day*
Platform
PlayStation Vita*
Specifications 3 · 35 fields
Achievements · historical
0*
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
0* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
397* min
Features
  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • Shared/Split Screen*
  • Partial Controller Support*
  • Remote Play on Phone*
  • Remote Play on Tablet*
  • Remote Play Together*
  • Family Sharing*
Developers
  • Ubisoft Montréal*
DLC count · historical
7*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
500000 - 1000000*
Audio languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
Store genres
  • RPG*
Linux support · historical
No*
macOS support · historical
No*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
0* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
235* min
Metacritic score
77*
Name
Child of Light*
Negative reviews · historical
1,098*
Peak ccu
12*
Positive reviews · historical
12,122*
Price (historical; currency unreported)
4.49*
Publishers
  • Ubisoft*
Recommendations
11,975*
Store release date · historical
Apr 29, 2014*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
Game website · historical
http://childoflight.ubi.com*
Windows support · historical
Yes*
Features
Single-player
Single-player*
Multi-player
Multi-player*
Shared/Split Screen
Shared/Split Screen*
Partial Controller Support
Partial Controller Support*
Remote Play on Phone
Remote Play on Phone*
Remote Play on Tablet
Remote Play on Tablet*
Remote Play Together
Remote Play Together*
Family Sharing
Family Sharing*
Developers
Ubisoft Montréal
Ubisoft Montréal*
Audio languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
Store genres
RPG
RPG*
Linux support · historical
Linux
Supported
No*
macOS support · historical
macOS
Supported
No*
Publishers
Ubisoft
Ubisoft*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
Apr 29, 2014*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
Windows support · historical
Windows
Supported
Yes*
Specifications 4 · 21 fields
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
0* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
1,094* min
Ccu
12*
Developer
Ubisoft Montréal*
Historical discount
70* %
Store genres
  • RPG*
Historical US original list price
1,499* US cents
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
0* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
187* min
Name
Child of Light*
Negative reviews · historical
1,098*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
500,000 .. 1,000,000*
Positive reviews · historical
12,122*
Historical US price
449* US cents
Publisher
Ubisoft*
Community tags · historical
  • RPG*
  • Fantasy*
  • Great Soundtrack*
  • Turn-Based*
  • Female Protagonist*
  • Platformer*
  • Adventure*
  • 2D*
  • Atmospheric*
  • Story Rich*
  • Hand-drawn*
  • Beautiful*
  • Singleplayer*
  • Cute*
  • Side Scroller*
  • Local Co-Op*
  • Turn-Based Strategy*
  • Indie*
  • Casual*
  • Action*
Store genres
RPG
RPG*
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
Community tags · historical
RPG
RPG*
Fantasy
Fantasy*
Great Soundtrack
Great Soundtrack*
Turn-Based
Turn-Based*
Female Protagonist
Female Protagonist*
Platformer
Platformer*
Adventure
Adventure*
2D
2D*
Atmospheric
Atmospheric*
Story Rich
Story Rich*
Hand-drawn
Hand-drawn*
Beautiful
Beautiful*
Singleplayer
Singleplayer*
Cute
Cute*
Side Scroller
Side Scroller*
Local Co-Op
Local Co-Op*
Turn-Based Strategy
Turn-Based Strategy*
Indie
Indie*
Casual
Casual*
Action
Action*
Tags votes
RPG
Votes · historical
678*
Fantasy
Votes · historical
481*
Great Soundtrack
Votes · historical
420*
Turn-Based
Votes · historical
396*
Female Protagonist
Votes · historical
392*
Platformer
Votes · historical
352*
Adventure
Votes · historical
342*
2D
Votes · historical
287*
Atmospheric
Votes · historical
273*
Story Rich
Votes · historical
255*
Hand-drawn
Votes · historical
222*
Beautiful
Votes · historical
194*
Singleplayer
Votes · historical
162*
Cute
Votes · historical
140*
Side Scroller
Votes · historical
138*
Local Co-Op
Votes · historical
135*
Turn-Based Strategy
Votes · historical
111*
Indie
Votes · historical
77*
Casual
Votes · historical
69*
Action
Votes · historical
50*
Specifications 5 · 25 fields
Features
  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • Shared/Split Screen*
  • Partial Controller Support*
  • Remote Play on Phone*
  • Remote Play on Tablet*
  • Remote Play Together*
  • Family Sharing*
Developers
  • Ubisoft Montréal*
Store genres
  • RPG*
Free to play · historical
No*
Metacritic score
77*
Name
Child of Light*
Windows requirements
Minimum: OS *: Windows Vista Processor: Intel Core2Duo E8200 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X2 240 @ 2.8 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD2900 XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher) DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 3 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers Additional Notes: Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional Microsoft XBOX360 controller or compatible *
Platforms
  • windows*
Historical price currency
USD*
Discount percentage (historical)
0*
Historical store price
$14.99*
Publishers
  • Ubisoft*
Recommendations total
11,948*
Coming soon · historical store status
No*
Store release date · historical
Apr 29, 2014*
Interface languages
English (full audio), French (full audio), Italian (full audio), German (full audio), Spanish - Spain (full audio), Japanese (full audio), Portuguese - Brazil (full audio), Russian (full audio)*
Type
game*
Features
Single-player
Single-player*
Multi-player
Multi-player*
Shared/Split Screen
Shared/Split Screen*
Partial Controller Support
Partial Controller Support*
Remote Play on Phone
Remote Play on Phone*
Remote Play on Tablet
Remote Play on Tablet*
Remote Play Together
Remote Play Together*
Family Sharing
Family Sharing*
Developers
Ubisoft Montréal
Ubisoft Montréal*
Store genres
RPG
RPG*
Windows requirements
Windows · Minimum
Operating system
Windows Vista*
Processor alternatives
Intel Core2Duo E8200 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X2 240 @ 2.8 GHz*
Memory
2 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
nVidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD2900 XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher)*
Graphics API
Version 9.0c*
Network
Broadband Internet connection*
Storage
3 GB available space*
Audio hardware
DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers*
Conditions
Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional Microsoft XBOX360 controller or compatible*
Platforms
Windows
Supported
Yes*
Publishers
Ubisoft
Ubisoft*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
Apr 29, 2014*
Interface languages
*
Specifications 6 · 20 fields
Declared controller support · 2026-06-27
partial*
Co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
verified*
Store genres
RPG*
Local co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
Yes*
Owners-based popularity rank · 2026-06-27
1,226*
Community Linux rating confidence · 2026-06-27
strong*
Community Linux report count · 2026-06-27
49*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
gold*
PvP listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Windows recommended RAM · 2026-06-27
4* GB
Steam release year · historical
2,014*
Title
Child of Light*
Coming soon · historical Steam listing
No*
Declared controller support · 2026-06-27
Controller support · 2026-06-27
Controller support
Partial*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
Steam Deck · 2026-06-27
Compatibility category
Verified*
Store genres
RPG
RPG*
Local co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
Local co-op
Local co-op*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27
Community Linux compatibility tier
Gold*
Reports
49*
Community confidence
strong*
Windows recommended RAM · 2026-06-27
Windows · Recommended memory · 2026-06-27
Memory
4 GB*

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