Fragments of Dread - False Haven

Fragments of Dread - False Haven

Released Oct 2025

Fragments of Dread is an episodic psychological horror series. Each episode tells a self-contained story of dread, fear, and survival.

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Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Fragments of Dread: False Haven is the first episode in an explicitly episodic anthology horror series. The developer has consistently communicated that this is only the beginning of the Fragments of Dread universe, with the next installment actively in development. False Haven itself launched on October 7, 2025 and received post-launch attention: a lighting and bug fix update on October 14, 2025, five new achievements added on November 14, 2025, and a menu overhaul on December 19, 2025. The developer has been transparent and communicative throughout. The second entry in the series, Fragments of Dread: Late Lines FM, had its Steam store page go live on December 20, 2025. On January 5, 2026, the developer published an update to False Haven that formally introduced Late Lines FM, describing it as a longer, denser experience set in a radio station in 2002. On January 22, 2026, a playable demo for Late Lines FM launched on Steam, with the developer noting it remains in active development and that the full version will include deeper storytelling, new puzzles, and expanded mechanics. The developer is a solo creator who has maintained steady communication since launch. The most recent news post dates to January 22, 2026. While False Haven itself is a self-contained, complete experience, the episodic nature of the series and the actively developed follow-up episode mean the broader Fragments of Dread project continues.
Evidence
Demo for the second game, Late Lines FM, launched on Steam. Developer confirms the demo is in active development and that the full version will have a deeper story, new puzzles, and expanded mechanics.
news post · Jan 22, 2026 source content planned
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Developer update formally introduces Late Lines FM as the second game in the series, describing its setting, unique mechanics, and planned features. Confirms it is a separate but connected episode in the same universe.
news post · Jan 5, 2026 source content planned
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Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Domnaier
Achievements
5
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Part 1: False Haven

In the first episode, you play as Luca — a young boy staying with his grandmother while his parents are away. What begins as a quiet night soon spirals into a surreal and terrifying experience. After a disturbing phone call, Luca starts questioning everything around him. Is his grandmother really who she says she is?

Would you make it through the night?

Key Features

  • Short, narrative-driven psychological horror

  • Atmospheric sound design and immersive visuals

  • VHS-inspired aesthetic and UI

  • Real-time interaction via objects and puzzles

Controls

  • WASD - Move

  • E - Pick up

  • F - Interact

  • R - In the blink of an eye

  • ESC - Settings Menu

Last evaluated Sep 24, 2026
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