A lost brother. A cursed VHS format. A government cover-up.
It's 1990s Scotland, and your brother has gone missing after becoming obsessed with a mysterious new VHS format. Follow his trail through the tapes and uncover why the government wants to ban "Video Ghastlies".
Your apartment is the hub. Here you can review clues, catch your breath, and prepare for the journey ahead. Use the Television set and insert VHS tapes to open the door to new worlds, each one with its own inspiration.
As you search for your missing sibling, you'll explore nightmarish worlds inspired by iconic film eras, from 1930s Silent Era Gothic Cinema, Italian Giallo films, 80s Carpenter-inspired body horror, Found Footage and more. Uncover the sinister government plot to ban these cursed tapes before they find you.
Key Features:
- Scavenge and Solve: Search for supplies to stay alive and uncover key items to solve puzzles, unlocking your path forward.
- Unusual Arsenal: Arm yourself with weapons and tools drawn from the iconic film worlds you'll venture through.
- Journey Through the Tapes: Insert VHS tapes into the TV to unlock doors to haunting worlds, each inspired by iconic eras of horror cinema.
- Manage Your Safe Haven: Your apartment serves as your only safe space. Use it to review clues, save your progress, and prepare for the horrors ahead.
- Face the Nightmares: Each world you enter is filled with unique enemies and challenges. Overcome challenging puzzles and face relentless bosses to move forward.
Video Ghastlies is set to release for PC (Steam) later in 2025.
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