Dead Tapes: Fading Father - A Descent into Psychological Horror

8/28/2026, 1:34:15 AM

Release date: 5/20/2025

Tags: #adventure #horror #psychological-horror #retro #dark #atmospheric #stylized #1990's

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Score: 89%Positive
Review Count: 46 reviews
Fetched At: 8/28/2026, 1:34:15 AM

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¥ 235 (JPY)

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$1.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 235
Global Price: $1.99
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Price Checked At: 8/28/2026, 1:30:39 AM

Key highlight

Dead Tapes: Fading Father is a 30-minute first-person psychological horror game from Nektogone, exploring addiction and fading memories with a retro, atmospheric style.

Who this is for

Recommended for players seeking an intense psychological horror experience in a short playtime, especially those who enjoy a retro aesthetic and dark atmosphere.

Details

Overview

Dead Tapes: Fading Father is a first-person psychological horror experience developed and published by Nektogone. Players are plunged into the collapsing mind of a man struggling with addiction and fading memories. The game promises a short, intense journey of about 30 minutes, focusing on atmosphere and psychological dread.

Highlights

Genre Focus: This title delves deep into psychological horror, with strong elements of adventure and a distinct retro, dark, and atmospheric style.
Unique Setting: Players will explore a house that seems to remember its past, navigating through disturbing tapes and twisted hallucinations.
Concise Experience: With a playtime of approximately 30 minutes, Dead Tapes: Fading Father offers a focused and impactful horror narrative.

Who It's For

Fans of short, atmospheric psychological horror games will find themselves drawn to Dead Tapes: Fading Father. Those who appreciate a retro aesthetic and a narrative that explores themes of addiction and memory loss will also find this experience compelling. It's ideal for players seeking a quick but potent dose of dread.

Game Info

Developer: Nektogone
Publisher: Nektogone
Release Date: May 20, 2025
Genre: Adventure, Horror, Psychological Horror, Retro, Dark, Atmospheric
Languages: English
Player Count: Multi-player (Note: Description implies a single-player narrative focus, but Steam metadata lists Multi-player as a category.)