Serene Questworks Studios has announced that puzzler Castle of Secrets will launch via Steam on PC, on April 24th.
Published by Wandering Wizard (the indie branch of Snail Inc), the team says Castle of Secrets “invites players into a darkly elegant world where nothing is quite what it seems and every answer raises new questions”, adding: “With mind-bending puzzles, intriguing characters with hidden motives, and a story that keeps you questioning what’s real, Castle of Secrets invites players into an atmospheric world of dark family secrets. Blending beautifully hand-drawn 2D characters with stunning 3D environments, the castle is more than just a beautifully dark setting; it’s a mystery waiting to be unraveled.”
Here’s the key features from the press release:
- 3D Point-and-Click Adventure – A plot-driven, adventure game in the horror genre. 3D Point-and-click.
- A Mysterious Story – Immerse yourself in a fully voiced three-dimensional mystical tale.
- Astonishing and Unique Art Style – Beautifully hand-drawn 2D characters and stunning 3D environments with over 20 locations to explore.
- Clever, Story-Driven Puzzles – Solve challenging story-driven puzzles, unlocking secrets and unraveling the castle’s mysteries.
- Strange Characters – Encounter 30 + intriguing castle characters, some that will help you, others that have their own agendas.
- Every Choice Matters – Your decisions change the course of the game, leading to different outcomes and endings. How does this scary tale end? You decide.
- A Haunting Soundtrack – Original soundtrack that pulls you deeper into the mystery.
In Castle of Secrets, you play as Susan, a young woman returning to her family’s long-abandoned estate. The castle is alive with whispers, secrets, and stories long forgotten. Hidden passageways. Vanishing rooms. Unpredictable inhabitants. With every puzzle solved, the line between reality and delusion begins to blur.
It’s a great time for puzzle game fans, with Blue Prince just releasing to critical acclaim.
Castle of Secrets launches on April 24 for PC.
