The Binding Hour
Release date: Nov 21, 2025
Developers: Crimson Vale Studio
Publishers: Twisted Joy
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Italian, Turkish, French

The Binding Hour is a short, psychological horror experience set within a decaying, long-forgotten house deep in the woods. You step into the role of an unnamed intruder drawn to the property by forces beyond understanding. As the hours pass, the once-abandoned rooms begin to shift and change, revealing twisted memories and buried secrets. The Binding Hour uses oppressive atmosphere, distorted reality, and narrative-driven gameplay to weave a chilling tale of entrapment. Each hour that ticks by tightens the hold on you—will you find a way to break free, or become just another echo in the walls? Gameplay: After his car breaks down deep within a remote forest, a lone stranger searches for shelter and stumbles upon an abandoned house hidden in the trees. Desperate and cold, he breaks inside—only to awaken something ancient and malicious. Once within, he finds himself trapped in an endless, shifting nightmare, where the house itself warps and bends reality around him. To escape the tightening grip of the house, he must explore its decaying halls, uncover its buried secrets, and confront the dark truths that bind him. Every step forward reveals twisted memories, hidden relics, and clues to the origins of the curse. Solve environmental puzzles, piece together the fragments of a forgotten tragedy, and resist the house's influence before you are consumed entirely. Key Features: Psychological Horror: A deeply unsettling atmosphere where fear grows through tension, isolation, and the slow unraveling of reality. Narrative-Focused: A sharp, one-hour horror experience that delivers a powerful story without filler or distractions. Shifting Spaces: Navigate a house that subtly—and sometimes violently—reshapes itself, reflecting the descent into madness. Hidden Truths: Search for clues, solve environmental mysteries, and uncover the chilling past that refuses to stay buried. 


Notes: This game contains paranormal themes, with a storyline and visuals that include scenes of violence and gore. Players should be prepared for jump scares, frightening moments, and disturbing imagery, such as ghosts and corpses. We recommend applying appropriate age restrictions when choosing the game's audience.