Enigma of Fear

Enigma of Fear

Released Nov 2024

Become Mia, a paranormal detective searching for her missing father inside the Perimeter - a place that doesn't exist. Investigate clues like a real detective and unravel the mysteries behind the Enigma of Fear, defeating the terrible monsters who'll try to stop you.

95% positive · 10K reviews
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Evaluation

Enigma of Fear launched on November 28, 2024 and has been an outstanding success, accumulating over 10,000 reviews at 96% positive. The developer has remained actively engaged with the game since launch, shipping multiple bug fix and feature patches through December 2024. On April 24, 2025, the developer announced that the first DLC was already in development, describing it as a return to the Perimeter with a new area, new puzzles, new characters, and an expanded main storyline. On September 18, 2026 — today — the developer shipped a major update adding 7 new languages, a fast travel system, Mia's Diary feature, combat rebalancing, and various other improvements. In this same post, the developer confirmed that console versions (PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch 1 and 2) are coming soon, and revealed the first DLC by name: **The Secret in the Graveyard**, described as a new area "where memories refuse to be forgotten," with a trailer published alongside the announcement. This is the most recent developer communication and it is very clear: named, trailererd DLC is on the way, along with console releases.
Evidence
Major update shipped today adding 7 new languages, fast travel, Mia's Diary, and other improvements. The post also reveals the first DLC by name — 'The Secret in the Graveyard' — with a trailer, and confirms upcoming console releases on PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch 1 and 2.
news post · Sep 18, 2026 source content planned
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Developer announced the first DLC is already in development, promising a new area, new puzzles, new characters, and expanded storyline. Console ports confirmed to be in active testing.
news post · Apr 24, 2025 source content planned
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Dumativa
Achievements
19
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

In a place that doesn’t exist, young detective Mia and her little dog Lupi investigate the disappearance of her father, one of the most skilled agents in the world and the leader of Ordo Realitas, an organization of paranormal detectives.

Enigma of Fear is a game of investigation and mystery in Pixel Art/3D where your deduction is your guide. Play and enjoy this story in the way that you want to: analyze thoroughly every detail in an engaging narrative, ask partner agents for help, face enemies or try to go through them stealthily.

The Enigma of Fear

Unravel a deep secret entangled in the Perimeter with the mystery of the “Cult of Fear” - a group responsible for the disappearance of countless agents from Ordo Realitas.

Discover your own ending

What is a place that doesn’t exist? Why did your father come here? Where are the missing agents? Explore the Perimeter any way you want: an open-world and non linear, where you can let your own curiosity and deduction guide your next steps and experiences.

Investigate like a paranormal detective

Use an immersive inspection and investigation system that will allow you to feel like a true detective analyzing dozens of clues that hide the secrets of the story. Examine documents and evidence, solve enigmas, make use of your equipment, review your discoveries in Mia’s mental map and much more.

Eyes always open

Defeat terrifying paranormal creatures and unique bosses. Follow your instincts, face the paranormal threats and try to stay alive in front of Fear.

Keep the sanity

Reinstate your connection to Reality with your loyal dog Lupi to regain sanity after dangerous paranormal encounters. Talk to partners from Ordo Realitas, like the hacker Samuel and the occultist Agatha, to uncover clues and valuable information if you’re lost or need to remind yourself of some detail.

A unique vision

Dazzle a remarkable and outstanding art direction that blends the charisma of Pixel Art with the immersion of 3D environments with dynamic lighting.

A melody never created, only repeated

Embark on the mysterious atmosphere with a dynamic and contextual soundtrack that adapts to the events in the game.

Last evaluated Sep 18, 2026
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