Lefty

Factsheet

Title: Lefty

Genre: 3D Puzzle, Cozy

Platforms: PC - Steam

Developer: Light Studio - Qatif, Saudi Arabia

Release Date: December 5th 2024

Price: $4.99

Game Overview

Lefty is a cozy 3D puzzle game that takes place in a colourful, whimsical & strange world.
Lefty, a left-handed character must find the way home one step at a time.

The catch? In this world, Lefty can only move to the right!

Key Features and USPs

Culturally Inspired Gameplay: Lefty is inspired by the cultural tradition of preferring to use the right hand in day-to-day life in many parts of the world, especially in Arab culture. Through fun puzzles, players will experience simple, satisfying mental gymnastics.

Unique Movement Mechanics: The player controls Lefty, who can only move to the right. The world also rotates to the right, adding a layer of complexity and strategy to each puzzle.

Whimsical Art Style: Lefty’s art style is simple, whimsical, and colourful, evoking a sense of strangeness and confusion that symbolizes the experience of left-handed people living in a right-handed world.

Increasing Complexity: Lefty

Accessible Controls: The game’s controls are designed to be simple, making it super accessible and easy to play via controller or mouse and keyboard.

Puzzle Variety: Players will face different types of puzzles, some of which require active planning and quick thinking to navigate through the mazes with the least amount of rotations.

Media

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About the Studio

At Light Studio we believe in using the power of stories to connect us no matter how different we may seem.
For us, video games are the perfect medium to use the power of storytelling to create engaging and mesmerising experiences that break cultural barriers and unite us all.
Light Studio was founded to create a space for Arab, Saudi women in the gaming industry.
LEFTY is the team's first published game.
Moving forward, Light Studio aims to share its stories with a global audience and continue to break stereotypes within the games industry.

About the Team

Fatimah Aldubaisi - CEO & Founder

Fatimah holds a master’s in Computer Science focusing on AI and HCI and was trained in game design at Nihon Kogakuin College in Japan.
Her leadership and vision drive Light Studio's innovative projects.

Layla Aldubaisi - Art Director

An accomplished artist with a background in interior design, our art director excels in meaningful spatial design and world-building, both visually and technically.

Zainab Abuabdullah - Technical Artist

With a master’s in Applied Computer Science, Zainab is a skilled Unity developer and accomplished 2D/3D artist. Her expertise extends to 2D animation, blending technical precision with artistic creativity.

Zainab Aljishi - Animator

A versatile 2D artist and animator, Zainab excels in exploring diverse art styles and media. Zainab's innovative techniques and artistic flair enrich our storytelling and visual experiences.