Marked Souls: A Psychological Horror Visual Novel About Grief and Rituals

10/27/2026, 8:11:55 AM (JST)

Release date: 10/25/2026

Tags: #psychological-horror #visual-novel #choices-matter #mystery #atmospheric #interactive-fiction #choose-your-own-adventure #horror

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Key highlight

Marked Souls is a psychological horror visual novel about a grieving man who uncovers a dark ritual in an isolated orphanage. With choices that matter and an eerie atmosphere, it's a haunting interactive story.

Who this is for

If you enjoy psychological horror with meaningful choices, Marked Souls offers a gripping narrative about grief and the supernatural. Worth exploring for fans of interactive fiction.

Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz / AMD equivalent

Comfortable play target

15,600 pts(~130% above spec of 12,000 pts)

Parts near this range

ARM - 12 Core 0 MHz15,636 pts Intel Core i3-1220PE15,664 pts Intel Core 5 32015,502 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

Details

Overview

Marked Souls is a psychological horror visual novel developed and published by Marked Boy, released on October 25, 2026. It is currently in Early Access, offering a single-player experience with Steam Achievements and Family Sharing support.

The game is available in English, German, Russian, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

The story follows Igor, who, after losing his family in a devastating car crash, is sent to an isolated orphanage deep in a remote forest. What seems like a new beginning quickly turns sinister: strange symbols appear, whispers echo through empty halls, and the memory of five children who vanished thirteen years ago haunts the place.

As Igor explores the orphanage and interacts with its residents, he uncovers fragments of its buried past and a mysterious ritual that promises the impossible—bringing the dead back.

Highlights

Psychological horror visual novel with supernatural elements, occult rituals, and themes of loss, grief, and trauma.
Choices matter: Your decisions shape the narrative, with multiple paths and endings (as implied by the 'Choices Matter' and 'Choose Your Own Adventure' tags).
Atmospheric and mysterious: The isolated orphanage setting, eerie whispers, and cryptic symbols create a tense, immersive experience.
Early Access title from indie developer Marked Boy, with ongoing development and community feedback.

Who It's For

Marked Souls is ideal for fans of psychological horror, visual novels, and interactive fiction. If you enjoy stories that explore grief and trauma through a supernatural lens, with meaningful choices and a dark, atmospheric tone, this game will likely resonate.

It's also suited for players who appreciate mystery and 'choose your own adventure' mechanics, where every decision can lead to different outcomes.

Game Info

Developer/Publisher: Marked Boy
Genre: Adventure, Indie, Early Access
Release Date: October 25, 2026
Modes: Single-player
Features: Steam Achievements, Family Sharing
Languages: English, German, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Content Note: Contains depictions of paranormal activity, demonic possession, frightening imagery, psychological distress, and references to death. May be disturbing to some players.