When The Devil Takes Hold

Short description

When The Devil Takes Hold is a first-person psychological horror game. Step into the shoes of James Davidson, a fearless content creator whose search for views leads him to a cursed location. Explore the haunted grounds and solve puzzles to uncover the dark past.

Developer: NOVAK STUDIOS
Publisher: NOVAK STUDIOS
Release: Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Price: $3.99
Reviews: 52
Positive: 69%
Followers: 218
Owners (estimated): 100K – 200K
Concurrent players: n/a
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Tags: Horror Atmospheric Psychological Horror Realistic Cinematic Thriller Indie Demons Adventure Retro 1990's Dark Walking Simulator Narration FPS 3D Puzzle Artificial Intelligence Singleplayer Linear

Revenue (estimated, gross)~$8ksomewhere between $4k and $714k · roughly 1K–200K copies

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History

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Implements of Hell	PsychoRavens 3 titles	5	− Cinematic + Walking Simulator	$4.99	88	72%	Fri, Nov 26, 2021	$19k $8k – $34k
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