The Village: Possession - Uncover Cursed Secrets in This Solo-Dev Horror Adventure

8/21/2026, 7:34:13 AM

Release date: 7/23/2026

Tags: #exploration #action-roguelike #immersive-sim #hidden-object #dungeon-crawler #real-time-tactics #puzzle #interactive-fiction

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Review Count: 1 reviews
Fetched At: 8/21/2026, 7:34:13 AM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 790 (JPY)

Steam JP

$5.99 (USD)

Steam Global

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Japan Price: ¥ 790
Global Price: $5.99
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Price Checked At: 8/25/2026, 12:00:39 PM

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Key highlight

The Village: Possession is a solo-developed horror adventure using Unreal Engine 5, serving as the first chapter in a planned series exploring a cursed universe. Engage in exploration and unravel supernatural mysteries.

Who this is for

A testament to solo developer passion, this first chapter sets the stage for a larger horror narrative. Dive into the cursed village and uncover its secrets.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

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

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

Comfortable play target

40,008 pts(~130% above spec of 30,775 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Core Ultra 5 23540,123 pts ARM Neoverse-N1 128 Core 3000 MHz39,780 pts Intel Core Ultra 5 24539,769 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

NVIDIA RTX 4060 / AMD Radeon RX 7600 or better

Comfortable play target

25,336 pts(~130% above spec of 19,489 pts)

Parts near this range

Radeon RX 907025,362 pts RTX 5880 Ada Generation25,095 pts Radeon RX 6800 XT25,075 pts

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

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Details

Overview

The Village: Possession is a chilling horror experience developed entirely by a solo creator using Unreal Engine 5. This title marks the first chapter in a planned series, with each installment delving into unique mysteries and supernatural events within a shared, cursed universe. While each chapter offers a self-contained narrative, players who engage with the series will gradually piece together the overarching lore of the village and the encroaching darkness.

Highlights

Solo Developer Vision: Experience a horror game crafted with a singular artistic vision, from programming and gameplay design to level creation, all by one dedicated developer.
Episodic Horror Series: The first chapter of a larger, interconnected horror narrative, promising further explorations into a cursed world with each new release.
Unreal Engine 5 Power: Built with modern technology, the game aims to deliver a visually immersive and atmospheric horror experience.

Who It's For

This game is for players who enjoy atmospheric horror, exploration-focused gameplay, and unraveling mysteries. Fans of indie titles and those who appreciate the dedication of solo developers will find a lot to appreciate here. If you're looking for a narrative-driven experience that hints at a larger, unfolding story, The Village: Possession is worth investigating.