Tales Beyond The Tomb - Pineville Night Stalker

Released Nov 2024

After her mother's unexpected death, Megan receives a call about a mysterious inheritance awaiting her in the town of Pineville. With her work friend, Lenny, she embarks on a journey that should be simple, but quickly turns into a web of danger and deception.

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Released, but still in active development

Medium confidence

Active Development

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

Tales Beyond The Tomb – Pineville Night Stalker is Episode 1 of an episodic horror series by solo developer 616 GAMES. The store description explicitly bills this as "the first episode of the series," making clear from the outset that more content was intended. The developer has been consistently active. Episode 1 launched on November 20, 2024, Episode 2 ('The Farms Secret') followed on December 22, 2024, and Episode 3 ('The Last Vigil') arrived on January 23, 2025. The developer also made Episode 1 free-to-play on January 20, 2025 to grow the audience for the series. Most recently, on July 13, 2026 the developer pushed a polish and quality-of-life update for this episode, and the accompanying post specifically directs players to the full Tales Beyond The Tomb franchise on Steam — signaling the series is still being actively maintained and promoted. No developer statement has indicated the series has concluded or that a final episode has been released. Because no specific future episode has been formally announced or listed as an unreleased product for this particular game page, the evidence points to a series that continues to receive updates and expansion, rather than one with a named upcoming deliverable tied to this listing.

Evidence

Developer pushed a polish/QoL update and encouraged players to explore the full Tales Beyond The Tomb franchise, indicating ongoing series activity.

news post · Jul 13, 2026 source development ongoing

high

Episode 3 ('The Last Vigil') released, continuing the series cadence.

news post · Jan 23, 2025 source content shipped

high

Media

Details

Developer

616 GAMES

Publisher

616 GAMES

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

—

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Adventure Action Casual Simulation Walking Simulator Life Sim Exploration Immersive Sim 3D Cinematic Colorful First-Person Realistic Atmospheric Assassins

About this game

“Tales Beyond The Tomb” is a chilling episodic horror series that immerses players in the shadows of real-life cases.

Inspired by the gritty, atmospheric horror of the 80s and 90s, each episode simulates the frightening experiences of real people, mixing nostalgia with unrelenting suspense.

This is the first episode of the series:

Episode 1: Pineville Night Stalker

After her mother's unexpected death, Megan receives a call about a sudden and mysterious inheritance awaiting in the desolate town of Pineville. With her work friend, Lenny – she embarks on a journey that should be simple, but quickly turns into a web of danger and deceit.

Key Features

VHS Aesthetic — Step back in time with visuals inspired by classic horror films of the ’80s and ’90s.
Photorealistic Graphics & Immersive Environments — Feel the dread with lifelike visuals and haunting settings.
Voice Activity — Interaction system with your microphone (no microphone is needed to play, but this increases your interaction and involves a complete experience).
Dialog Text System — Immerse yourself in the plot with dynamic, narrative-driven dialogues.

Gameplay

A first-person exploration experience (walking simulator), where realism is fundamental. Navigate immersive locations, discover disturbing truths, and face your fears.