Umbral
Release date: Aug 7, 2024
Developers: Walter O. M. Junior
Publishers: Mechanical Souls - Games Studio
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Stereo Sound, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, Portuguese - Brazil

'Umbral' is a first-person game focused on its own story and narrative* , featuring elements* of horror, exploration, and puzzles. In 'Umbral,' you step into the shoes of Mateus, a young adult frustrated with life who, after facing various personal problems, decides to commit suicide. However, to his dismay, his existence doesn't end there. After committing the terrible act against himself, he finds himself in a place called Umbral, where he must deal with an even worse reality. The story of 'Umbral' is based on elements of Kardecist Spiritism and Umbanda. The game explores what Mateus's spirit encounters on the 'other side,' as he questions why he didn't truly die. Mateus faces various horrific situations in a frightening and hostile place, quickly realizing that there are even more cruelties there than in the world he left behind. How does one cope with such a situation? After all, Mateus only wanted peace, a final rest, and not even that was granted to him. What will unfold in this story? Gameplay Mechanics: First-person perspective Focus on story and narrative Horror elements Exploration Puzzles Interaction with objects and items Game duration: 'Umbral' is a game developed by just two people, offering a short but intense experience of approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours. You take on the role of Mateus, discovering his story and exploring various disturbing and intriguing settings. *NOTE: - Please note that this is a game focused on story and narrative with ELEMENTS of horror and NOT a horror game per se.


Notes: This game addresses sensitive topics such as suicide, depression, and trauma. It may also include vulgar or inappropriate language.