A Voices of the Forgotten Game
The first video game ever made about the Holocaust. An expanded and enhanced edition following a Polish-Jewish family living in Nazi-occupied France as they face the rising threat of fascism.
Coming Mid-2026
The Story
France, 1940. A Polish-Jewish family watches as everyday life is gradually unraveled by rising antisemitism, discrimination, and persecution. Players experience the story through Samuel, a young boy caught in a world he cannot control. The Light in the Darkness invites players to witness history on a deeply personal level, fostering empathy and understanding.
What's New
The Director's Cut builds upon the original release by completing the team's original vision, made possible by the support of the Claims Conference and Meta. Featuring fully voiced scenes, extended narrative content, refined visuals, and updated gameplay systems that deepen emotional impact and accessibility for younger audiences.
Scenes from the Director's Cut
Media Highlights
"The Light in the Darkness forces you to consider the terrifying emotional truth of this dark chapter in history."
RadioTimes
"By keeping their stories alive, the game helps to inform new generations about the atrocities that Jews were made to endure."
The Economist
"In the space of a moving hour, Bernard touches on the Nuremberg Laws, antisemitism in fairy tales and anti-Jewish propaganda."
The Times UK
"A sobering free educational game that confronts the Holocaust"
The Guardian
"The Light in the Darkness shows the horror of the Holocaust, and you can't 'win'"
GameSpot
"How his video game can educate people about the Holocaust"
Variety
Coming Mid-2026
The Light in the Darkness: Director's Cut will be available for free on PlayStation, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.