Striving for Light immerses you in a dark world where players will make their way through dark dungeons. You will have to fight monsters using weapons or powers of light that the protagonist has. The game is a roguelike adventure where you need to constantly upgrade your character and make your way through difficult levels that are randomly generated and create difficulties. You need to explore large locations to get useful resources or items to improve the hero’s equipment.

The gameplay of Striving for Light Survival combines elements of an RPG and a simplified roguelike. As the player progresses, access to new branches of the endless tree of abilities opens up. On the journey you have to break through the darkness, striving for the light. The main character finds himself in danger in a dark and mysterious world filled with traps and deadly enemies. The user will have to explore a wide variety of procedurally created locations. Each environment has a unique background soundtrack, enemies, and environment design. By completing tasks, killing opponents and reaching control points, the protagonist increases his level, opening access to new talents.