Saint of Chains News

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]The wait is over![/h2][p]We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the first-ever public demo for Saint of Chains is playable RIGHT NOW as part of the official Steam Scream Fest![/p][p]This demo is your first chance to descend into the decaying halls of the abandoned building and experience the gritty, retro psychological horror we've been crafting. We've poured our hearts into capturing that classic early 2000s dread inspired by games like Silent Hill, Condemned: Criminal Origins, Cry of Fear, and Lost in Vivo.[/p][p][/p][p]What awaits you in the demo?[/p]

• [p]Atmospheric Exploration: Uncover clues in a decaying environment where reality itself feels unstable.[/p]
• [p]Desperate Combat: Face unsettling creatures with a mix of brutal melee and scarce ranged weapons. Every encounter matters.[/p]
• [p]Psychological Dread: Experience a world built on themes of guilt and obsession, designed to get under your skin.[/p]

[p]We just finished a final round of Q&A testing where players really responded well to the horror and pacing, so we're incredibly excited (and maybe a little nervous!) for you all to finally play it.[/p][p][/p][p]Your Feedback is Crucial! After you play, please consider sharing your thoughts in Steam Discussions. Your feedback will be invaluable as we continue development towards the full release in early 2026.[/p][p][/p][p]And of course, if you enjoy the demo and want to follow the full game's development, please Add Saint of Chains to your Steam Wishlist![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Thank you so much for your support. Now, face your demons...
[/p][p]- Bobby & Zhanko (MystiveDev)[/p]

[p]Hey horror fans! Bobby here from MystiveDev, [/p][p]the two-brother indie studio behind Mirror Forge and Chasmal Fear. [/p][p]After pouring our souls into retro nightmares, we're beyond thrilled to finally unveil Saint of Chains – our latest retro psychological survival horror FPS, hitting Steam on March 17, 2026!
[/p][p]Inspired by the haunting vibes of Silent Hill 2 and 3, the gritty melee of Condemned: Criminal Origins, and the raw dread of Cry of Fear and Lost in Vivo, this is pure PS2/Xbox360-era horror. 
[/p][p]Taste of a gritty, symbolic world where you fight monsters embodying deeper fears like guilt, loss, and isolation. With scarce weapons (pipes, axes, bats, pistols, shotguns etc.), twisted puzzles tied to the protagonist's trauma, and atmospheres that ooze rust, flesh, and rot – every step feels fragile, every swing matters.
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Why You'll Be Chained to This Nightmare:[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]Brutal, Scarce Combat: Melee or firearm? Choose wisely. Reloading costs bullets, they are quite scarce and enemies stagger and lunge. Survival isn't guaranteed.[/p]
• [p]Symbolic Monsters: Not just foes, but symbolic representations of a deeper, more primal emotion.[/p]
• [p]Atmospheric Exploration: Haunt apartments whispering secrets, sewers reeking of dread, and an asylum where walls hum with unseen watchers. Retro visuals mean mood over polish – Silent Hill dread in every shadow.[/p]
• [p]Uncanny, yet personal puzzles[/p]
• [p]Inventory & Inventory Management[/p]
• [p]Old-School Feels: Stamina that betrays you, jump-and-crouch to climb mechanics, and a chilling industrial soundtrack to amp the tension.[/p]

[p][/p][p]In days where the industry chases hyper-realism, we flipped the script and went full retro for all nostalgic fans (including us!) to re-experience the good old days of survival horror.[/p][p][/p][h2]Wishlist Now![/h2][h2] [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h2][p]Your wishlist boosts our visibility massively on Steam – it helps indie horror thrive and keeps you updated on the free demo drop. [/p][p][/p][p]If you loved our past games, this one's deeper, darker, and ready to linger.[/p][p]Thank you for joining our journey! Let's shatter these dark chains together.[/p][p]
MystiveDev Team
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