Akelarre
A psychological horror game where you enter the dark forests of Urkaitz as Gustavo, a reporter determined to uncover the truth behind a series of sinister incidents connected to a possible witches' coven.
Estimated lifetime revenueLow confidence
$220gross
$64low → high range$660
Net to developer$146
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Est. copies sold
58
mid estimate
About
About the game
A psychological horror game in which you step into the dark forests of Urkaitz as Gustavo, a reporter determined to uncover the truth behind a series of disturbing events linked to a suspected witches’ coven.
Main Features
PS1-inspired retro visuals
Environmental puzzles
Character-driven dialogue
A 1–2 hour experience
Story
Following a series of strange incidents in the forests of Urkaitz, in the Basque Country, Gustavo, a reporter struggling with severe financial problems, decides to investigate them in the hope of finding the story that will allow him to pay off his debts. As he delves deeper into the forest, he must also confront the ghosts of his own past, only to discover that something far beyond human understanding lurks among the trees.
Gameplay
Solve puzzles using tools and physics to move and interact with objects throughout the environment. Explore every corner of the forest and uncover the dark secret it hides.
Inspired by Basque Folklore
The story of Akelarre is inspired by Basque legends surrounding witches' sabbaths, weaving that folklore into its world and narrative. Its visual style and atmosphere are also inspired by Francisco de Goya's Black Paintings and the films of David Lynch.
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