Overview
In The Shrouded Isle, you step into the role of a high priest tasked with a grim duty: preparing for the awakening of a submerged deity. This involves uncovering and purging heretics from your village. The game offers a unique simulation experience with a dark, horror-tinged theme, where difficult choices and strategic planning are paramount.
Highlights
- A challenging political simulation where players manage a village and its inhabitants.
- Features a turn-based strategy gameplay loop focused on investigation and ritual sacrifice.
- Includes the "Sunken Sins" expansion, adding new mechanics like a purification tower and an expanded inquiry system.
Who It's For
This game is for players who enjoy deep simulation and management games with a strong narrative and a challenging, often morally ambiguous, gameplay experience. Fans of political sims, horror, and difficult strategy titles will find much to explore.
Game Info
- Developer: Jongwoo Kim, Erica Lahaie, FX Bilodeau, Tanya Short
- Publisher: Kitfox Games
- Release Date: August 4, 2017
- Genre: Indie, Simulation
- Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- Content: The game's premise involves selecting a village member for ritual sacrifice, depicted tastefully.