Dead of Darkness is a new survival horror action title from developer Retrofiction Games, with publishing duties being handled by EastAsiaSoft. The game is due for release on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on the 2nd of July 2025, priced at $15.99. Dead of Darkness uses a mixture of bold pixel art for the main gameplay and HD character illustrations during story scenes.
Set in 1985 England, private investigator Miles Windham follows a lead on the mysterious death of his daughter to Velvet Island. But once he arrives on the island, he soon realizes that the residents are behaving strangely. In fact, there is a growing hostility towards the investigator that feels as though it’s becoming stronger by the minute. It doesn’t take long for the situation to escalate, and Miles finds himself in a struggle for his own survival.
Velvet Island comes to life in grotesque detail as Miles and his newfound ally Olivia search Graham Memorial mental hospital and its surrounding facilities. Explore in top-down style, carefully manage ammunition, find key items, and interact with dozens of unique and memorable characters, all professionally voiced by an international cast.
Features
- Experience a dark and grotesque survival horror inspired by genre classics!
- Navigate pixel art environments in retro top-down style.
- Meet a large cast of memorable friends and foes, all fully voiced by a professional cast!
- Discover key items, maps, clues and files to gain access to new and increasingly dangerous facilities.
- Equip various weapons, from pistols and knives to shotguns and more, but watch your ammo!
- Take down monstrous enemy hordes and face off against massive bosses.
- Enjoy meticulously animated sprites and a hauntingly atmospheric original soundtrack!
