Faint Call

Adventure· Horror· Action· Walking Simulator

Released May 2024

Faint Call is a psychological horror game about a police officer investigating a distress call from someone at a notoriously cursed house.

72% positive · 147 reviews

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All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $4.99

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Evaluation

Faint Call is a psychological horror game that launched on May 22, 2024. In the weeks immediately following launch, the developer shipped three small patches (May 24, June 1, and June 10, 2024) addressing bug fixes, interaction improvements, and minor gameplay additions such as an alternate path to the ending. Since June 10, 2024, there have been no further developer communications of any kind — no new updates, announcements, or roadmap posts. The game has no DLC listed on the store, and the developer has made no statements about future content. The post-launch patches are consistent with a small indie studio polishing a finished product at launch rather than building toward ongoing content updates. The game appears to have shipped as a complete, self-contained experience.

Evidence

Third and final patch fixed an event trigger, corrected a basement lighting bug, and added an alternate ending path. This is the last known developer communication.

news post · Jun 10, 2024 source ambiguous

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Store description presents the game as a complete, self-contained psychological horror experience with no mention of DLC, expansions, or ongoing content plans.

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Details

Developer

KY XE

Publisher

Darks Zone

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

—

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

Action Adventure Walking Simulator Horror 3D First-Person Atmospheric Psychological Horror Investigation Indie Psychological Supernatural Survival Horror

About this game

About This Game

Faint Call is a psychological horror game about a police officer investigating a distress call from someone at a notoriously cursed house.

Story

In 2010, a family moved into a suburban house. Their joy turned to terror on the first night when they were brutally murdered by an unknown assailant. The police investigated, but each victim was found hanging in the bathroom with a mysterious symbol carved into their chests. Frustrated, the police closed the case, declaring the house off-limits. Years later, a daring vlogger heard of the cursed house. Seeking content, he decided to stay there. As he did, strange occurrences unfolded, revealing the house’s dark secrets.

Key Feature

VHS gameplay style

VHS style gameplay, with graphics that look like they were recorded on an old cassette tape. The typical VHS visual effects, such as noise, glitches, and dull colors, will provide a unique and terrifying experience.

Mechanic gameplay

Offers challenging and diverse gameplay mechanics. Players must solve puzzles, collect objects, and avoid the dangers in every corner, walking in circle.

immersive sound design

Sound effects that suit the situation, such as the rumble of lightning, the swish of a door, and the sound of different footsteps depending on the surface being travelled on.

Made with Unreal Engine 5

Use UE5 features, such as Nanite for high-quality geometry and Lumen for realistic global illumination, to deliver a visually stunning experience.

Game genre: Horror, Walking simulator.
Average time to complete the game: 40 - 60 min