Deadly Shaft is a psychological survival-horror thriller. Imprisoned in a dark mansion and watched by the unpredictable Landlord, you fight for your freedom. Break through your mental blocks, remain unnoticed in the shadows, and uncover the truth about Veilshore Island.
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Deadly Shaft is a claustrophobic survival-horror experience that combines the psychological pressure of total surveillance with the struggle for personal freedom. Trapped in a luxurious yet sinister mansion on the remote island of "Veilshore," you are at the mercy of the enigmatic "Landlord."
When Ashley, a 21-year-old gothic woman from "Emberwick" with powerful supernatural abilities, falls victim to a devious trap, she wakes up in this living nightmare. Stripped of all her powers, she realizes the unpredictable landlord has injected her with an artificial serum.
Now, it is up to you: Find a way to break through these mental blocks through focused meditation in the shadows, reclaim your stolen abilities piece by piece, and uncover the mansion's dark secrets to find a way out of this nightmare.
Deadly Shaft combines stealth gameplay with strategic resource management – in a world where your greatest weapon is not violence, but wits and concealment.
Take control of Ashley and face an ominous adventure. Explore the threatening mansion, slip past guards unnoticed, and discover the dark truth behind your imprisonment. Overcome the mental blocks caused by the serum through meditation and make wise decisions to escape the Landlord's relentless grip.
Atmospheric, complex mansion with many hidden areas
Real-time surveillance through a relentless camera system
Focus on stealth, psychological immersion, and strategic survival
Social Status System of the House Master.
Dynamic camera switching (third person and first person)
Character starts inside the villa
Interactive objects (e.g. carrying and moving canisters)
Dynamic day-night cycle with accelerated sleep phases
Rest mechanic: use benches to restore energy
Hide in closets to escape the House Master
The House Master monitors the estate around the clock and reacts to your actions
Security zones in the courtyard and backyard
Follow the master’s strict instructions to remain undetected as part of the villa.
Use short work breaks on benches to regenerate your focus and observe your surroundings unnoticed.
Move silently. When the Master is hunting, a hiding spot is often your last resort.
In the luxurious mansion, you are constantly under surveillance.
Learn to use the camera system to your advantage.
Time is working against you. Use the night to secure your energy reserves for the coming day.
Expanded tasks and behavior patterns of the House Master
Increased threat from security AI
Additional hiding spots and interaction options
Locked areas with keycode mechanics
Detailed inventory system
Meditation system to overcome mental blocks and unlock abilities
Behavior-based AI reaction system
The island of “Veilshore” as an expanded game area
Multiple story endings
Localization into additional languages
Steam achievements
Fulfill the Master's demands to gather experience points unnoticed. By uncovering the secrets of the mansion and overcoming your traumatic blocks, your true, magical powers will gradually awaken within the talent tree.
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Languages: English
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