Scratches - Director's Cut
Released Apr 2011 · delisted
Dark Legends surround the old abandoned Blackwood house, secluded far away in the northern wastelands. For writer Michael Arthate, this cold, solitary atmosphere is fodder for his restless imagination. But Michael soon becomes distracted by the mysteries offered up, as he follows a trail exploring and delving into the secrets of the past.
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Evaluation
Scratches - Director's Cut is no longer available for purchase on Steam. The game was released on April 20, 2011, and the store listing has no purchase options. A February 2019 developer post explicitly explained the situation: a legal dispute made it impossible to sell the game, with no immediate resolution in sight at the time. The developer (Nucleosys/Senscape) was focused on completing their follow-up game ASYLUM, which eventually launched on March 6, 2025. The most recent news post from October 31, 2025 celebrates ASYLUM's launch and references Scratches nostalgically, but contains no indication that Scratches will return to sale or receive any new content. The Director's Cut is a complete, self-contained package — it expanded the original game with an alternate ending, a new chapter, updated graphics, and an enhanced soundtrack. There is no announced future content for Scratches itself.
Evidence
Developer explicitly states that due to a legal situation, Scratches can no longer be sold and there is no immediate solution in sight.
Director's Cut described as a complete, enhanced package including an alternate ending, a new chapter ('The Last Visit'), Michael's diary, upgraded graphics, and an eerier soundtrack — no ongoing content implied.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Nucleosys
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Dark Legends surround the old abandoned Blackwood house, secluded far away in the northern wastelands.
For writer Michael Arthate, this cold, solitary atmosphere is fodder for his restless imagination. But Michael soon becomes distracted by the mysteries offered up, as he follows a trail exploring and delving into the secrets of the past. As he is drawn deeper into the story, his sleep is shattered by mysterious noises, and he is plagued by nightmares that cross into reality.
Whose shadows lurk in the dark corners? Is that lonely house inhabited by restless spirits of the past or something more sinister? What is that sound that chills to the very bone...scratching?
Join Michael in a suspenseful adventure, as you explore beautiful and chilling environments. Prowl dark corners and solve puzzles leading to the solution of a tale begun with obsession, and ending with madness and murder.
For writer Michael Arthate, this cold, solitary atmosphere is fodder for his restless imagination. But Michael soon becomes distracted by the mysteries offered up, as he follows a trail exploring and delving into the secrets of the past. As he is drawn deeper into the story, his sleep is shattered by mysterious noises, and he is plagued by nightmares that cross into reality.
Whose shadows lurk in the dark corners? Is that lonely house inhabited by restless spirits of the past or something more sinister? What is that sound that chills to the very bone...scratching?
Join Michael in a suspenseful adventure, as you explore beautiful and chilling environments. Prowl dark corners and solve puzzles leading to the solution of a tale begun with obsession, and ending with madness and murder.
Features
- Eerie and immersive story
- Haunting soundtrack
- Full 360 degree panoramic viewing
- Puzzles and challenges throughout
- Numerous hours of gameplay
- Explore a Victorian mansion, sinister chapel, forbidding crypt, musty rooms, greenhouse…
Director’s Cut includes:
- An alternate ending that might be more shocking than the original
- A new chapter: “The Last Visit” will have you back at the house 10 years after the events of the original game
- Michael’s diary with more clues and thoughts from the main character
- Upgraded graphics and an eerier soundtrack
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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