A roguelite management game blending deckbuilding and shop sim elements. Recruit workers, arrange buildings, craft powerful builds, and maximise profit each run.

<h2 class="bb_tag" >Lantern Lane Demo is a playable demo version released before the full game.</h2>In this demo, you can experience the early-game management loop: placing buildings, recruiting employees, serving customers, and trying to earn more Coins through different combinations.This demo includes:20+ available buildings50+ recruitable employees2 playable mapsPartial customer professions and status systemsThe core early-game management loopPlease note: this demo is still in development. Some art, numbers, balance, UI, tutorials, and gameplay details may continue to change. The content of this demo does not represent the final quality or full scope of the full game.If you encounter any bugs during gameplay, or have any suggestions and ideas, you are welcome to submit feedback through the in-game feedback feature. You are also welcome to join our QQ discussion group or Discord community.<h2 class="bb_tag" >If you enjoy this demo, please consider adding the full version of Lantern Lane into your wishlist.</h2><h2 class="bb_tag" >Thank you so much!</h2>————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————<h2 class="bb_tag" >Manage your establishment and pay tribute on time</h2>Lantern Lane is an ancient Chinese management roguelike. The guests are already inside, and the countdown has already begun. Within a limited time, you must build businesses, assign employees, create powerful combinations, and turn your venue into a steady source of income.<h2 class="bb_tag" ><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4803830/extras/ac762bb944a1f536eca943722bc39a98.poster.avif?t=1783592487" width=640 height=360 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4803830/extras/ac762bb944a1f536eca943722bc39a98.webm?t=1783592487" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4803830/extras/ac762bb944a1f536eca943722bc39a98.mp4?t=1783592487" type="video/mp4"></video></h2><h2 class="bb_tag" >Build while you run the business</h2>Customers will continuously enter the venue, visit different buildings, and generate income. You can purchase new buildings and employees from the shop at any time and add them to your operation.Each building can be assigned different employees, and employee traits can change the way a building earns money.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4803830/extras/ac762bb944a1f536eca943722bc39a98.poster.avif?t=1783592487" width=640 height=360 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4803830/extras/ac762bb944a1f536eca943722bc39a98.webm?t=1783592487" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4803830/extras/ac762bb944a1f536eca943722bc39a98.mp4?t=1783592487" type="video/mp4"></video><h2 class="bb_tag" >Upgrade the shop and increase Renown</h2>Earn silver ingots, refresh the shop, upgrade the shop level, or increase Renown to attract more customers.Should you search for a key employee first, or expand your customer flow? Should you play it safe and pay tribute steadily, or gamble on an explosive combo? Every round is a new management decision.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4803830/extras/c85c7135d0cad09eca9da6400c0be0bd.poster.avif?t=1783592487" width=640 height=360 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4803830/extras/c85c7135d0cad09eca9da6400c0be0bd.webm?t=1783592487" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4803830/extras/c85c7135d0cad09eca9da6400c0be0bd.mp4?t=1783592487" type="video/mp4"></video><h2 class="bb_tag" >Find your own way to run the business</h2>The court demands tribute, the guests seek pleasure, and your job is to squeeze out as much profit as possible within the time limit. Build, combine, refresh, and upgrade. Let the guests come in, and make sure the coin stays.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4803830/extras/7603b75f7b79f85264375f7496882b3f.poster.avif?t=1783592487" width=480 height=270 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4803830/extras/7603b75f7b79f85264375f7496882b3f.webm?t=1783592487" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4803830/extras/7603b75f7b79f85264375f7496882b3f.mp4?t=1783592487" type="video/mp4"></video>There is no fixed answer. In each run, you must adapt to what the shop offers and decide how to make money this round.————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————We Support Ultrawide!Immerse yourself in our beautiful, handcrafted world at your favorite aspect ratio. The extra screen space gives you a wider view and helps you manage your bustling Lantern Lane more comfortably!<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4803830/extras/1abaffb2b9b1ec28e67bac6f50bc901f.poster.avif?t=1783592487" width=654 height=274 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4803830/extras/1abaffb2b9b1ec28e67bac6f50bc901f.webm?t=1783592487" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4803830/extras/1abaffb2b9b1ec28e67bac6f50bc901f.mp4?t=1783592487" type="video/mp4"></video>

Lantern Lane Demo

<h2 class="bb_tag" >Manage your establishment and pay tribute on time</h2>Lantern Lane is an ancient Chinese management roguelike. The guests are already inside, and the countdown has already begun. Within a limited time, you must build businesses, assign employees, create powerful combinations, and turn your venue into a steady source of income.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4640280/extras/983ab6113a2b1fefc7308b934d704739.poster.avif?t=1784030166" width=560 height=314 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4640280/extras/983ab6113a2b1fefc7308b934d704739.webm?t=1784030166" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4640280/extras/983ab6113a2b1fefc7308b934d704739.mp4?t=1784030166" type="video/mp4"></video><h2 class="bb_tag" >Build while you run the business</h2>Customers will continuously enter the venue, visit different buildings, and generate income. You can purchase new buildings and employees from the shop at any time and add them to your operation.Each building can be assigned different employees, and employee traits can change the way a building earns money.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4640280/extras/ac762bb944a1f536eca943722bc39a98.poster.avif?t=1784030166" width=640 height=360 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4640280/extras/ac762bb944a1f536eca943722bc39a98.webm?t=1784030166" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4640280/extras/ac762bb944a1f536eca943722bc39a98.mp4?t=1784030166" type="video/mp4"></video><h2 class="bb_tag" >Upgrade the shop and increase Renown</h2>Earn silver ingots, refresh the shop, upgrade the shop level, or increase Renown to attract more customers.Should you search for a key employee first, or expand your customer flow? Should you play it safe and pay tribute steadily, or gamble on an explosive combo? Every round is a new management decision.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4640280/extras/c85c7135d0cad09eca9da6400c0be0bd.poster.avif?t=1784030166" width=640 height=360 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4640280/extras/c85c7135d0cad09eca9da6400c0be0bd.webm?t=1784030166" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4640280/extras/c85c7135d0cad09eca9da6400c0be0bd.mp4?t=1784030166" type="video/mp4"></video><h2 class="bb_tag" >Find your own way to run the business</h2>The court demands tribute, the guests seek pleasure, and your job is to squeeze out as much profit as possible within the time limit. Build, combine, refresh, and upgrade. Let the guests come in, and make sure the coin stays.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4640280/extras/7603b75f7b79f85264375f7496882b3f.poster.avif?t=1784030166" width=480 height=270 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4640280/extras/7603b75f7b79f85264375f7496882b3f.webm?t=1784030166" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4640280/extras/7603b75f7b79f85264375f7496882b3f.mp4?t=1784030166" type="video/mp4"></video>There is no fixed answer. In each run, you must adapt to what the shop offers and decide how to make money this round.————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————We Support Ultrawide!Immerse yourself in our beautiful, handcrafted world at your favorite aspect ratio. The extra screen space gives you a wider view and helps you manage your Lantern Lane more efficiently!<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4640280/extras/1abaffb2b9b1ec28e67bac6f50bc901f.poster.avif?t=1784030166" width=654 height=274 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4640280/extras/1abaffb2b9b1ec28e67bac6f50bc901f.webm?t=1784030166" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4640280/extras/1abaffb2b9b1ec28e67bac6f50bc901f.mp4?t=1784030166" type="video/mp4"></video>