Step into the fog-shrouded streets of Gloomwood, a stealth horror FPS developed by the acclaimed minds behind DUSK and ULTRAKILL. You've been mysteriously abducted and thrust into a city undergoing a horrifying transformation, steeped in a dark, Victorian aesthetic.
This is an immersive sim that emphasizes freeform exploration, allowing you to navigate its intricate, hand-crafted environments from rooftops to hidden passages. The core gameplay revolves around meticulous stealth, where your visibility and the noise you make are crucial for survival.
Wield your unique canesword and embrace the shadows to unravel the cursed mysteries lurking within this decadent metropolis.
Overview
Gloomwood plunges players into a chilling narrative as they awaken in a nightmarish Victorian city. The game masterfully blends action with deep stealth mechanics, offering a truly immersive experience. Its developers, known for their work on titles like DUSK and AMID EVIL, have crafted a world rich in atmosphere and detail, where every corner holds a potential threat or a hidden secret. The city itself is a character, designed with intricate pathways and verticality, encouraging players to forge their own routes.
Highlights
- Stealth Horror FPS: Experience a unique blend of intense first-person shooting and deep stealth mechanics in a terrifying setting.
- Immersive Victorian Metropolis: Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted city filled with decadent mansions, dark tunnels, and haunted streets, offering freeform exploration.
- Detailed Stealth Systems: The game features a robust sound and light visibility system that accurately tracks player actions and their consequences.
Who It's For
Gloomwood is for players who relish a challenge and enjoy games that reward patience, observation, and strategic thinking. Fans of immersive sims, gothic horror, and atmospheric first-person shooters will find themselves right at home. If you appreciate games with intricate level design and emergent gameplay possibilities, this title is a must-play.
Game Info
Developed by Dillon Rogers, David Szymanski, Nate Berens, and Thomas Porta, and published by New Blood Interactive, Gloomwood is available in Early Access. It supports single-player, offers full controller support, and is playable on Steam Cloud and through Family Sharing. The game features blood and gore, with enemies that can explode into gibs and bleed when shot. It is currently a paid title with an active discount.
