
Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a free daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft.
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I am writing this under an appreciable mental strain, since by tonight I shall be no more.
Dagon is a 3D narrative experience in madness based on the cult short story of the same title by the master of cosmic horror and weird fiction, H. P. Lovecraft himself. It’s an interactive portal into the world of the controversial genius and his highly acclaimed Cthulhu Mythos, open to both newcomers and long-time devotees.

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The change happened whilst I slept.
Step into the shoes of a former ship officer and morphine fiend, and dive into the Stygian Abyss of a drug-addled mind. Uncover the unspeakable, long-drowned horrors on a distant eldritch island and wallow in Lovecraftian dread.

I think I went mad then.
So make yourself comfortable in front of the screen or put on your VR headset, and experience cosmic horror first-hand in this 100% faithful adaptation of the original story. It will only take about 30 minutes, but you may never look at the ocean the same way.

immerse yourself in a fully-voiced narrative experience in real-time 3D
discover the origin of the Cthulhu Mythos and the twisted world of H. P. Lovecraft
treat yourself to a short, free horror that can be experienced in 30 minutes
learn about the original story, its author and their impact on culture etc. while playing
buy an optional DLC to support our future projects and get additional goodies (including an audiobook and a screenshot-filled e-book)
Warning: side effects may include insomnia, delirium and acute cosmic horror.

Works on Linux with Proton

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English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Turkish, Japanese, Czech +3 more
Sums Steam only; GOG publishes no volume signal, so the true total is higher by an unknown amount.
| Store | Price | Audience | Score | Chart | Est. revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SteamYou are here | Free | 12.4Kreviews | 95% | — | $0 |
| Free | 318ratings | 84% | — | not modelled |
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es como un libro
Gra na 12 minut
There are games that scare you with monsters. Others rely on loud noises, endless chases, or rivers of blood. Dagon does none of that. Instead, it whispers. It lets your imagination wander into places your mind was never meant to reach, and somehow that becomes far more unsettling than any jump scare ever could. Adapted from H.P. Lovecraft's classic short story, Dagon isn't really a game in the traditional sense. It's an interactive tale, one that lasts barely half an hour, yet manages to leave a mark that lingers much longer. As you walk through the memories of a broken man, reality slowly unravels. The sea stops feeling like a place of wonder and becomes something ancient—something that existed long before humanity and will remain long after we're gone. What makes Dagon memorable isn't its gameplay. There are no complex mechanics to master or difficult challenges to overcome. Its greatest strength is atmosphere. The haunting narration, the oppressive sound design, and the bleak visuals work together to create a feeling of insignificance. You aren't the hero of this story. You're simply another witness to something your mind cannot comprehend. Lovecraft's greatest horror was never the creature itself—it was the realization that humanity is small, fragile, and utterly irrelevant in the grand scheme of the universe. Dagon understands that perfectly. It never rushes to show you everything. It allows the unknown to breathe, knowing that what you imagine will always be more terrifying than what can be rendered on a screen. It won't satisfy players looking for action or deep gameplay, and that's perfectly fine. This experience was never trying to be another horror blockbuster. It's a quiet descent into madness, a love letter to cosmic horror, and a reminder that sometimes the oldest stories still have the sharpest teeth. For a free experience lasting less than an hour, Dagon proves that horror doesn't need to scream to be unforgettable. Sometimes all it takes is a lonely sea, an impossible monolith... and the terrible feeling that humanity has never truly been alone.
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Knowing little about Lovecraft, this was a enjoyable and informative 30-minute horror story. The story itself is interspersed with interesting information about Lovecraft, including several quote on a variety of topics. For low price of free, you can't go wrong. If you hate jump scares, you won't find them here. Just existential terror.
크툴루 신화 좋아하면 근본을 찾아 한번쯤 해볼만한 게임인 듯.
I was expecting a traditional style of game, but I soon found myself drawn into the thematic story. I only wish it was longer. However, all in all, it was an excellent experience.
está apegado al relato, si te aburre leer está bien jugarlo ya que no te pierdes de nada a mi me gustó, aunque sinceramente preferiría leerlo en sí
Dagon: de H. P. Lovecraft?
挺好的克苏鲁风格小游戏,场景精美,风景也挺好看的
Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtag mega gierka
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