A new horror experience is taking shape, one that trades jump scares for a slow-burning, atmospheric dread. Set in a decaying Irish manor in the 1890s, this detective mystery plunges players into a world where Victorian spiritualism collides with ancient, pagan traditions.
Players assume the role of a detective dispatched to a remote estate to investigate a disappearance on the eve of a séance. As mystics gather for a ritual on All Hallows’ Eve, the investigator must navigate the crumbling mansion and its enigmatic guests. The central question looms: are these spiritualists genuine, or is a more sinister, supernatural force at work? A shadowy presence and a ticking clock add urgency to the unfolding mystery.
The game’s creators describe it as an exercise in “creeping dread,” designed to make players feel they are trespassing in an unsafe place where every corner holds potential peril. Gameplay involves exploring the manor, interrogating suspects, and solving environmental puzzles to uncover the truth before time expires.
At the heart of the narrative is a deep well of Irish mythology and folklore. The developers have rooted the story in a specific, yet undisclosed, element of this rich tradition to explain why the manor is a nexus for supernatural events. The environment is steeped in these influences, from monstrous carved turnips—a historical precursor to modern pumpkins—to a library filled with volumes of local legends and ghost stories. This spectral presence is a constant, lingering backdrop to the central investigation.
The development team expresses a desire to showcase a side of Irish heritage that extends beyond common stereotypes, hoping to intrigue players with its darker, more complex mythological history.
The title is currently in development for PC, with a release date to be announced.
