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Press release:
18 APRIL, 2024.
The Brussels-based (Belgium) indie games developer DascuMaru (Jochen Mistiaen) today announced with great happiness and excitement that his retro-inspired and atmospheric horror game “The Tower on the Borderland“, is coming to PC via Steam on May 20th, 2024.

Explore, survive and escape from a mysterious tower, inhabited by ghouls and monsters. Your ascent in the tower begins on the 20th of May on Steam, and will be priced at $15.99 / €15.99 / £13.49 with a 10% launch discount for a limited time.

Step back into the golden age of horror games with The Tower on the Borderland, a hauntingly atmospheric game that pays homage to the nostalgic glory days of the original PlayStation. Drawing inspiration from beloved classics, this eerie adventure invites players to embark on a journey of dread and discovery as they ascend and descend through the foreboding levels of a towering labyrinth.

Players must confront their fears alone, with only the taunting voices of their demonic former squad mates offering a break from the silence through the crackling radio.

About the game
The Tower on the Borderland is an atmospheric horror game, set in a gargantuan labyrinth.

You play as Erin, a special ops soldier who finds herself trapped in an otherworldly domain. Explore and find a way to escape from this haunted and imposing structure which looms ominously over the wasteland. The Tower is infested with grotesque insects and ghouls, as well as your demonic former squad mates. Meanwhile, a mysterious stranger is on a personal quest towards the Tower as well, carrying a burden that may aid in Erin’s desperate attempt to survive.

Key Features:

PSX-inspired visual style – Gritty, low-fi textures and ambience, just like you remember them on the original PlayStation
Classic horror gameplay – Manage your resources and carefully consider when to fight or when to flee, your survival depends on your smart decision-making.
Load up! – Slowly gather more powerful weaponry and equipment to even the odds.
Check in with your squad – Use your radio to map out the Tower and make contact with your former squad mates.

About DascuMaru
Jochen Mistiaen (AKA DascuMaru) is a solo game developer from Brussels, Belgium. While he has a law degree and works in the public affairs sector, his passion for gaming (especially Souls-likes, the works of Suda51 and horror games) shines through in his indie game portfolio, from Malebolgia, The Godbeast and now The Tower on the Borderland.