EVERDARK: Undead Apocalypse News

[p]Everdark isn’t just fangs and gunfire—it’s people caught inside a city that won’t let them go.[/p][p][/p][p]Along your journey you’ll run into survivors with their own agendas. Some need help. Some know things they probably shouldn’t. All of them pull on the thread of what really happened here.[/p][p][/p][p]Who would you save first?\ Tell us at the end of the post—your answers help us shape encounters in the full game.[/p][p][/p][h3]ALLIES YOU’LL MEET[/h3][h3][/h3][p]FATHER ELIAS
A Spanish priest—think a cross between Father Karras (The Exorcist) and Father Vergara (30 Coins). He’s an alcoholic and struggles with delusional episodes. He’s the first human you meet and he’ll guide you through much of the journey with terse, grounded advice.
Stocky build, hard features, a scar running down one side of his face. Carries a Bible and keeps a stake on his belt.[/p][p]TEQUILA (Does not appear in Chapter 1)
Pure Indiana Jones energy: an adventurer working as our eyes on the street. He radios in whenever he spots something off and becomes a key piece of the puzzle.
Flashy, slightly tacky cowboy getup—oversized sunglasses, holsters, proper cowboy boots. Picture Elvis meets Clint Eastwood.[/p][p]SUSANA ESKOLA (Does not appear in Chapter 1)
A Black teenager, about 16, with a bold, colorful hairstyle. Long-sleeve graphic top, jeans, and eye-catching sneakers.[/p][p]LUCAS ESKOLA
Daphne’s younger brother, around eight. Wears a big gaming headset and patterned pajamas. Slippers shaped like an Ewok or a Fraggle.[/p][p]THE LOG WOMAN (MARA LÓPEZ) (Does not appear in Chapter 1)
A thin nurse with glasses who cradles a log as if it were a child—and talks to it. A Twin Peaks fan who’s kept the bit going since she watched the show back in the ’90s.[/p][p][/p][h3]MONSTERS YOU WILL CONFRONT[/h3][p]PAWN VAMPIRE
A simple Nosferatu, the weakest class. Quick, wiry, vermin-like—move hunched and skittering, more like monkeys or rats.[/p][p]LEADER VAMPIRE
Same lineage as the pawns but far more muscular, and while pawns move like animals, leaders feel more human, walking fully upright. Fast and strong. Think Murnau’s Nosferatu crossed with an Olympic sprinter.[/p][p]SPITTER VAMPIRE
Semi-reptilian; spits corrosive projectiles from a distance. Nod to The Lair of the White Worm.[/p][p]FLYING VAMPIRE
A cadaverous-faced abomination that’s lingered so long between life and death it can defy gravity—Clark Kent style.[/p][p]FLYING FIRE-SPITTER
The beefed-up cousin of the flying vampire—capable of breathing fire, straight out of hell.\MONSTERS WITH NAMES (ANTAGONISTS)\[/p][p][/p][h3]THE FINAL FIGHT[/h3][p]GUARDIAN I — LOVIATAR
Guardians are upper-tier vampires: larger, heavier, and more imposing—demonic in aspect.
The first is a female figure, terrifying in scale, with unnatural, unhealthy proportions that feel wrong at a glance.[/p][p]GUARDIAN II — ADZE
The church guardian should have bat wings or a sweeping cape—it flies, and the idea is to make it look truly dominant in the air.[/p][p]GUARDIAN III — DAEMON
The third and last guardian before the Necromancer: a demon-shaped tank.[/p][p]THE NECROMANCER
The big vampire boss archetype—imagine Thanos swallowing Count Dracula whole. A hulking thing that’s spent centuries in a damp cave, a little disgusting—but with a mystic aura that hints at the Egyptian/Mayan and other ancient civilizations in its silhouette.[/p][p][/p][h3]HOW CHARACTERS CHANGE HOW YOU PLAY[/h3]

• [p]Information is ammo: survivors give you context that turns dead ends into solutions (codes, paths, patterns).[/p]
• [p]Risk vs. reward: getting close enough to \stake\ a vampire is terrifying—characters push you to earn that moment.[/p]
• [p]Pacing with purpose: dialogue, notes, and short puzzles breathe between fights so the next sprint hits harder.[/p]
• [p]Your choices matter to them: who you help and when changes what you learn—and how the city treats you later. \

[/p][h3][/h3][h3]TELL US WHO YOU’D SAVE FIRST[/h3][p]Would you help Father Elias stabilize the streets or get Lucas somewhere safe? Or do you chase a rumor about the Log Woman and her log-that-isn’t? Drop your pick in the comments (and why). We’re reading everything.[/p][p][/p][h3]PLAY THE DEMO • FOLLOW THE JOURNEY[/h3]

• [p]Download the demo (2 levels • 15–25 min): [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]EVERDARK to your Wishlist — it helps more than you think: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]Join our Discussions — share feedback, bugs, and theories: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3324980/discussions/[/p]

[p]If vampires and fast, demanding combat are your thing, Everdark: Undead Apocalypse is your game. See you in the dark.[/p][p][/p]

[p]Hey gamers! 🎮 Did you know Everdark mixes fast-paced FPS with 80s-style survival horror? You can play the demo NOW‼ If you want to enter a raffle for 1 of 10 keys 👹, play and then tell us in our thread how the experience went facing vampires 🧛.[/p][p][/p][p]Help us polish Everdark with your feedback and enter the giveaway for 10 keys. [/p][p][/p][p]Tell us about the important stuff: difficulty and pacing, enemies and patterns, performance, controls, favorite moments or issues (clips or screenshots are welcome!) [/p][p][/p][p]How to participate: Leave your feedback here or in the discussions. Write at least 3-5 lines with specific details. [/p][p]Deadline: Until October 20th (end of Steam Next Fest) [/p][p][/p][p]We'll announce the winners en the thread and contact via Steam.[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for playing!!!! [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]It’s almost time.[/p][p]The new Everdark demo unlocks today.[/p][p]This slice packs the core fantasy: boomer-shooter speed with survival stakes. Move fast, make hard choices, and earn resources by risking it all.[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Several levels (about 15–25 minutes)[/p]
• [p]Agile combat: slides, strafes, clean enemy telegraphs (no cheap shots)[/p]
• [p]Risk/reward loop: reload or push? light or darkness?[/p]
• [p]Keyboard/mouse + controller support[/p]
• [p]Built-in Wishlist at the end of the demo[/p][p][/p]

[p]What’s next[/p][p]We’ll be part of the upcoming Steam Next Fest with developer live streams on our store page. Times are TBA — hit Follow to get the announcement.[/p][p]Help us land the launch on October 24[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Add to your Wishlist (this helps a ton)[/p]
• [p]Watch for the unlock and download the demo.[/p]

[p]See our interview with mr. Dry in youtube (in Spanish): [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Thank you for the support — see you in the dark.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]🛠️ Improving Everdark – Visual & Audio Upgrades![/h3][p]The launch of Everdark is getting closer, but we’re not slowing down—not even during the holidays! Our team is working hard to deliver the best possible visual and audio experience for you.[/p][p]Here are some of the improvements we’re bringing to the game to make it shine:[/p][hr][/hr][p]🎞️ Animation Improvements
We’ve added new animations and polished the existing ones to make every movement feel smoother and more immersive.[/p][p]🧵 Texture Enhancements
Textures have been updated to be more detailed and visually consistent—say goodbye to low-quality or out-of-place visuals.[/p][p]🎧 Sound & Music Overhaul
New sound effects and music tracks have been added to enhance the atmosphere and deepen the experience.[/p][p]💡 Lighting Improvements
Everdark may be a dark game, but lighting matters more than ever. We’ve improved lighting quality to make shadows, contrasts, and ambiance more beautiful and dramatic.[/p][p]🎨 Post-Processing Upgrades
We’ve added an extra layer of post-processing to elevate the game’s overall look—Everdark has never looked better.[/p][hr][/hr][p]We hope you’ll enjoy all these updates and improvements as much as we’ve enjoyed working on them![/p][p]And this isn’t everything—we still have some surprises to reveal before launch. 👀[/p][p]➡️ Add Everdark to your wishlist and follow us to stay updated and not miss anything![/p][p][/p]

[p]An action-horror game like Everdark demands a sound experience as intense as its gameplay—and the audio design rises to the challenge. The majority of the game’s haunting and immersive soundtrack has been composed and produced by renowned electronic artist Ratioactive, whose work brings depth and atmosphere to the game’s darkest moments.[/p][p]But that’s not all.[/p][p]As passionate fans of industrial metal, the Everdark team wanted to inject an extra dose of raw energy into the experience. That’s why they collaborated with Madrid-based metal band Bloody Kitchen, who contributed a powerful, hard-hitting track for one of the game’s key stages. In addition, Carlos Foak, frontman of the band, composed the music for Everdark’s main menu.[/p][p]Formed in 2020 by Foak—former keyboardist of the band Ratio—Bloody Kitchen blends the aggressive energy of Neue Deutsche Härte with modern metal influences, drawing inspiration from legendary acts like Rammstein, Eisbrecher, and Megaherz. What sets them apart: all their songs are written and performed in Spanish.[/p][p]With two acclaimed albums under their belt—Degeneración (2021) and Caos (2024)—the band has earned praise from critics and fans alike, with live performances that have made waves both nationally and internationally.[/p][p]And this is just the beginning. Upcoming chapters of Everdark will continue to feature original music by Bloody Kitchen and Carlos Foak, further expanding the game’s powerful sonic identity.[/p][p][/p]