Press release:
May 24, 2024.
The indie games publisher and developer Playstige Interactive are today very happy and excited to announce that their unique action/stealth/horror game “Venatrix”, is now available for PC via Steam.

The game is already available on Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S.

“Venatrix” is a unique horror game where players choose between Matthew Kolth, a paranormal investigator battling terrifying monsters in nightmarish Lovecraftian realms, and Della Hartfort, who employs stealth to evade the same horrors.

Both characters embark on a harrowing journey through their psyches, facing inner demons and outer threats, with unique gameplay experiences. Matthew confronts monsters and puzzles in a third-person action-horror style, while Della employs first-person stealth tactics.

The game features over 20 enemy types, two storylines, enigmatic puzzles, Lovecraft-inspired settings, and a dynamic soundtrack, powered by Unreal Engine 5.

Features:

A unique hybrid of action-packed and stealth-based horror gameplay.

Two playable characters: Matthew Kolth and Della Hartfort.

Two distinct playstyles: third-person action/horror and first-person stealth/horror.

The choice between navigating nightmarish scenes as Matthew, a paranormal investigator, or stealthily evading monsters as Della.

Expedition through ghastly Lovecraftian-inspired realms.

Dive into characters’ psyches and experience ethereal dream sequences.

Battle against terrifying monsters from other dimensions and outer space.

Solve mind-bending puzzles to progress through the game.

More than 20 types of enemies to encounter or avoid.

Two intertwining storylines.

Enigmatic puzzles set in diverse H.P Lovecraft-inspired locations.

Ominous dynamic soundtrack.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, featuring Lumen, Nanite, 4K Resolution, and Ray-Tracing.

About Playstige Interactive
Playstige Interactive specializes in publishing and developing independent video games for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround

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Tags: Action, Horror, Indie games, PC games, Playstige Interactive, Stealth, Steam, Venatrix