# Light a Way — A little light ends the night.

> Action RPG where you restore light by battling darkness with magical staff and companions. (iPhone/iPad app by Appxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-a-way/id1228576904 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Appxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/464212314)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.57/5 from 2,001 App Store ratings · 166 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 248 MB
- Languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and 4 more
- Released: 2018-02-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-a-way/id1228576904/reviews.md

## What is Light a Way?

Darkness has enveloped the sun and from within it, emerge the dark beings with a sole purpose to consume all beings of Light. It is now up to you, the Guardian. Gifted with the magical Staff of Flare, you must set on a path to restore the Light back to the world and rid the darkness that has tainted the very lands that you step on.

Bring the Light back to the world as you channel the powers of Light. Tap to radiate flare onto your enemies, empower yourself with magical artifacts, and befriend cute glowing Lumis as you battle the forces of the abyss and restore Light to the world.

- Build Your Own Guardian
Choose strategically from 90 different Bonds with your Fairies to strengthen and customize your character stats!

- Adorable Companions
Collect all 30 squishy little Lumi friends with a total of 240 skills to assist you on your journey!

- Tap or Idle
Tap to banish the shadows, or let your Lumi companions defeat the darkness! 

- Customizable Light Magic
Learn 6 signature spells and develop your own spellcasting style from 18 specialisations!

- Weapons of Light
Equip your Staffs empowered by Lightstone combinations to defeat the shadows!

- Light Up the World
Save this world, receive blessings from the Feys, and bring your light to new worlds! 



If you face any technical issues on your device, please contact us and we will try to address the issue as soon as possible.

Support Email : support@appxplore.com

For latest news, updates, and events, follow us on:

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Discord : https://discord.gg/JcrfdEF

## Key features

- Guardian customization with fairy bonds
- Collect 30 Lumi companions with 240 skills
- Tap or idle gameplay modes
- Customizable light magic with 18 specializations
- Equip staffs with Lightstone combinations
- Restore light to new worlds

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Saucer of Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jar of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vase of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 14-Day Diamond Angel | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ascended Lumi Lantern | $2.99 | one-time |
| Divine Blessing | $4.99 | one-time |
| Keepers of the Light | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spirit of the Staff | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Fey (Promotion) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Light a Way?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Obsessed with the game
- 👍 Best game to kill time
- 👍 Cute and fun
- 👍 Relaxing and magical
- 👍 Gorgeous visuals and story
- 👍 Addictive and entertaining
- 👍 Smooth gameplay and great art
- 👍 Casual and relaxing
- 👍 Cute creatures and beautiful design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Account link broken
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Loading issues and getting stuck
- 🐛 Progression reset issues
- 🐛 Weak power-ups and long recovery times
- 🐛 Repetitive environments and enemies

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Account link broken
- Frequent crashes and freezing
- Loading issues and getting stuck at 20%
- Progression reset after lighting up
- Weak power-ups and long spell recovery times

**Most requested features**

- More unique enemies and monsters
- Different playable characters
- Ability to change turtle color
- More varied background music
- Ability to continue progress after reset
- Improved optimization for older devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 166)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-a-way/id1228576904/reviews.md

### 5/5 — PLEA

*2026-06-06, version 2.32.2*

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE OPEN THE SERVERS I LOVED THIS GAME I WANT TO PLAY IT PLEASE ILL DO ANYTHING

### 1/5 — Doesn’t even work

*2026-05-12, version 2.32.2*

closes as seen as it reaches loading 20% this seems sketchy as there is no iPhone app just android 🤨🤔

### 1/5 — 😭🫶🏽

*2026-05-07, version 2.32.2*

the app doesn’t even open, and I don’t know how to fix it. And I’m very sad about it.

### 5/5 — Simple but colorful

*2025-10-19, version 2.32.2*

Easy simple colorful bright game

### 5/5 — Obsessed!!

*2025-07-12, version 2.32.2*

I’ve been obsessed with this game for a few years now. Every time I play it the more I love it. I 100% recommend people 9 and up to play this game when bored.

### 1/5 — account link broken

*2025-04-05, version 2.32.2*

can’t link facebook?

### 5/5 — A

*2024-12-19, version 2.32.1*

Best game to kill time

### 5/5 — So cute!

*2024-12-12, version 2.32.1*

I absolutely love this game! It’s adorable and super fun! I love the story too! If you are thinking of downloading this game, you should definitely do it!

### 5/5 — .

*2024-06-07, version 2.32.1*

good game 😄

### 5/5 — I absolutely love this game!

*2024-03-11, version 2.32.1*

I have played this off and on for years now, and it's still one of my favorite games. The visuals are gorgeous, and the story is so sweet and magical. Everything is so laid back and relaxing, and I would highly recommend giving it a try.

## Frequently asked questions about Light a Way

### What is Light a Way?

Light a Way is an action RPG where players take on the role of a Guardian tasked with restoring light to a world plunged into darkness. You will battle dark beings using a magical staff, customize your character, and collect companions to aid you.

### What are the key features of Light a Way?

Key features include building your own guardian through fairy bonds, collecting adorable Lumi companions with numerous skills, choosing between tap or idle gameplay, customizing light magic with specializations, and equipping powerful staffs.

### Is Light a Way free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. It also includes advertisements. This allows players to enjoy the core game experience without immediate cost, with optional purchases for progression or customization.

### How do I customize my guardian in Light a Way?

You can customize your guardian by strategically choosing from 90 different Bonds with your Fairies. These bonds help strengthen and customize your character's stats, allowing for a personalized gameplay experience.

### What is the gameplay like in Light a Way?

The gameplay offers flexibility with both tap and idle modes. You can actively tap to banish shadows and cast spells, or allow your Lumi companions to automatically defeat the darkness while you are away.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.32.2 — 2025-01-14

Stability update and bug fixes

### 2.32.1 — 2024-01-11

Stability update and bug fixes

### 2.32.0 — 2023-02-20

- Stability Update and Bug Fixes

### 2.31.0 — 2022-01-26

- Don't miss Light a Way's monthly seasonal events!
- Game optimisations and bug fixes

### 2.30.0 — 2021-12-17

Season's Greetings! It's Christmas in Light a Way
- Collect cookies and claim all the season limited dresses!

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