Step into the shoes of John Barnerway, a failed pianist, born to German and American parents who migrated to Paris before the Second World War. Torn apart by the death of his celebrity brothers, John is hounded by the media as they scrutinise their unexplained demise. As John battles his own demons, he sets out to solve the mystery once and for all - searching the streets of Paris for clues, while navigating the darkest corners of his own mind.

Five years in the making from its solo indie developer, The Piano invites players to explore both the present and the past in search of answers. Solve puzzles to access deeper layers of John’s memory. Fend off enemies who want to keep the truth locked away. Connect the clues, and solve the dark and harrowing riddle of the Barnerway case.

Creator Jonathan Stemmildt said: "I had a clear vision for the sort of game I wanted to make, but I set out to prove is that you don't need a gigantic budget to make a game that finds even a small audience who understand what it is looking to achieve. We wanted to create a good mix of retro Resident Evil-style survival horror, modern horror such as Amnesia, and the unusual storytelling of Dear Esther. I hope people think we've achieved that."

Key Features

• A rich, Noir-inspired aesthetic, powered by the Unity Engine
• An intricate, fully voice-acted story that switches between past and present
• Several hours of puzzle-oriented gameplay
• Survival and defense mechanics as you fend off mysterious foes
• A range of abilities to unlock, changing John’s perspective on the events unfolding