'Dead of Darkness': A Terrifying Blend of Survival Horror and Cosmic Terror

Retrofiction Games has released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming 2D action-adventure game, Dead of Darkness. Drawing inspiration from Clive Barker and John Carpenter's cosmic horror works, the game follows private investigator Miles Windham as he investigates a missing persons case on Velvet Island in 1985 England. Players can expect classic survival horror elements such as limited resources, exploration, puzzles, and inventory management, along with a detective feature and a sanity mechanic that affects the protagonist's mental state. The game is set for a 2024 release.