EQUINOX
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
The wheel turns, and order returns
The wind howls, ice cracks beneath your feet. Spring isn’t coming. The local wizard’s tower is meant to banish the winter and herald a new season, but the light atop has stayed dark. You have been tasked with investigating why. Hired by the local townsfolk, you are sent to investigate the tower and put an end to the eternal winter.
We hope you all enjoy our submission for the Comfy Winter Jam 2025! We worked very hard on this project and are incredibly proud of what we accomplished. Thanks so much for playing — feedback is much appreciated!
How to Play
About the Game
Equinox is a cozy restoration puzzle game where you clean, repair, and piece together the remnants of a wizard's lighthouse. You'll explore three floors filled with magical objects, each holding fragments of a tragic tale.
As you restore each item, diary entries unlock in your journal and reveal why the lighthouse fell into darkness — and what it will take to reignite its magical flame.
Hellio · Equinox: The Wizard's Lighthouse OST
Meet the Team
Please view our devlog for full asset credits.
Platform Notes
Windows: SmartScreen warning → click “More info” → “Run anyway”.
macOS: Right-click the app → Open, or allow it in Privacy & Security.
The game is safe to run. We hope you enjoy ❤︎
Credits
Created for Comfy Winter Jam❄️
Production: emstergoose, hannahbal.project
Programming: invntiv, anas117, henliz
Narrative Design: mynabird
2D & 3D Design: junjoba, kayl, SamBeanEsquire, uselesscable, videXX
Sound Design: Umarelll
UI/UX & Game Design: Angelimoon
Voiceover: Maya Clarke
Thank you for playing. May warmth find you in the cold.
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Install instructions
Windows: SmartScreen warning → click “More info” → “Run anyway”.
macOS: Right-click the app → Open, or allow it in Privacy & Security.
The game is safe to run. We hope you enjoy ❤︎
Development log
- Credits23 days ago
Comments
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HOLY WOWIE ZOWIE !!!
THIS IS INSANE FOR TWO WEEKS !!!
The sound design is so convincing that when I finished, I heard wind outside my window and thought I forgot to close the game ;w;
And oh me oh my the art in both dimensions is incredible for the short time slot. The floors feel more and more alive as you scale the tower.
MY GOODNESS! The voice acting was amazing !!! I became the character fr fr ! also thank you programmers for letting me listen to the voice lines even when I was interacting with the puzzles or dirty decor. I was initially scared of cutting her off. VERY NICE !
The gameplay overall was very well balanced, with the exploration and puzzles being nice downtime from the cleaning mechanic, and I LOVED the inclusion of the journal !
Overall this was an incredibly immersive and well built world, GOOD JOB TEAM !!!
BEAUTIFUL game! The art, both 2D and 3D is super charming, and the sound design is wonderfully immersive. I am excited to see what you all make in the future!
This game turned out way more polished than I expected. An absolutely phenomenal experience! I had the pleasure of hanging with Kaylyeah while they worked in "On-Together" and I looked forward greatly to seeing the product of that work...but honestly this blew my expectations out of the water. Bravo! Brava! Bravissimo!
This is possibly the sweetest message ever 🥰 Thank you for the kind words and shoutout to Kayl for her AMAZING work 🙏🏻
Omg, hi again!! Thank you so much for this sweet message and for taking the time to come find and play it. It's been a joy to work with this little team and I'm so happy people are enjoying it. <3
A lovely game full of charm.
You can tell that the whole team put a lot of effort into it! :)
Kudos
So grateful for your kind words, very happy to hear you enjoyed it. 💖 We are so lucky to have such an amazing team!
Really sweet little game, would love to see it expanded into a full release
Honored knowing you enjoy our game enough to be interested in seeing a full release! Thank you for your kindness! 💖
I greatly enjoyed this cozy gem. Here's to hoping that many more discover it! Will keep an eye on the team's future endeavors.
So so kind of you! Thank you! 💖
What a lovely game for this wintery season - great work to the team!
Many thanks for your kind words! 💖