What is Lights Out?
Lights Out is a free puzzle game with platformer elements that you can play online in your web browser on Gameziko. It needs no download, no install and no account. Lights Out is a minimalist puzzle platformer with a twist: the level is pitch black.
How to play Lights Out
- Press "Play now" on the game screen. Lights Out loads inside the player; some games take up to 20 seconds and may show a short ad first.
- Hold space (or tap circle button) to light up the level (Warning: Holding it too long means game over!); Release to move with the arrow buttons.
- Avoid traps and find your way to the goal Each world introduces new mechanics: from spikes to keys to moving platforms Use your memory and reaction skills to complete each level
- Use the full-screen button at the bottom right of the player for a bigger view, and press Esc to leave full screen.
Game details
| Category | Puzzle |
|---|---|
| Tags | platformer |
| Controls | Touch (tap or swipe), Arrow keys, Space bar |
| Screen | Landscape (854 × 480) |
| Price | Free |
| Download or sign-up | Not needed |
| Distributed by | GameDistribution |
| Added to Gameziko | 30 September 2026 |
Description from the developer
Lights Out is a minimalist puzzle platformer with a twist: the level is pitch black. Reveal your surroundings by emitting light, but there's a catch: you can't move while the lights are on. Memorize in the dark to move in the light. Master timing, memory, and reflexes to conquer each world’s unique mechanics.
Lights Out: frequently asked questions
Is Lights Out free to play?
Yes. Lights Out is free to play on Gameziko, with no download and no account needed. Like most free web games, it is funded by ads, so it may show a short ad before or between rounds.
What are the controls in Lights Out?
The developer's instructions for Lights Out say: "Hold space (or tap circle button) to light up the level (Warning: Holding it too long means game over!); Release to move with the arrow buttons. Avoid traps and find your way to the goal Each world introduces new mechanics: from spikes to keys to moving platforms Use your memory and reaction skills…"
Can I play Lights Out on a phone or tablet?
Yes. Lights Out supports touch controls, so it works in the browser on Android phones, iPhones and tablets as well as on a computer.
What games are similar to Lights Out?
If you like Lights Out, try Color Maze, Blockminer Run Two Player and CloneUp - Stack Yourself. They are puzzle games with similar themes, and you can find more in the Puzzle category on Gameziko.
Good to know
Lights Out is made by an independent developer and delivered by GameDistribution, so Gameziko cannot change the game or recover lost progress. Any progress the game saves is kept in your browser on this device. If the game does not start, wait up to 20 seconds, allow ads for gameziko.com and try again, or report the game.