The Dark Occult

The Dark Occult

Released Sep 2018

The Dark Occult is a psychological driven horror game that puts players in a constant state of anxiety that crescendos into raw panic and terror. You will encounter grotesque creatures, who will take your life at any moment.Your only goal -- survive.

68% positive · 1,269 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

The Dark Occult launched on September 25, 2018 as a complete, self-contained psychological horror game. Following launch, RYM GAMES issued a series of patches through early 2019 — primarily bug fixes and localization updates, with one notable feature patch on October 31, 2018 that introduced "Dread Mode" (a new difficulty setting with a map and hints) alongside the existing "Terror Mode." The final recorded developer communication was a bug fix patch on January 31, 2019. Since that date — over seven years ago — there have been no developer posts of any kind: no new content announcements, no roadmap, no DLC, and no further patches. The game has no DLC listed on the store. The store description contains no mention of planned future content, seasonal updates, or ongoing development. The game shipped as a finished product and received only post-launch polish updates before the developer went quiet in early 2019.
Evidence
Patch 9 released (v1.0.11): language additions, localization fixes, and minor bug fixes. This is the last recorded developer communication.
news post · Jan 31, 2019 source development ending
high
Patch 4 introduced Dread Mode (easier difficulty with in-game map and hints) alongside the original Terror Mode, the most substantial post-launch content addition.
news post · Oct 31, 2018 source content shipped
medium

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Details

Developer
Publisher
RYM GAMES
Achievements
46
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player

About this game


The Dark Occult is a psychological driven horror game that puts players in a constant state of anxiety that crescendos into raw panic and terror. The game takes place in a decaying manor with demonic entities and strong ties to the occult. You will encounter grotesque creatures, who will take your life at any moment. Your only goal -- survive.

In The Dark Occult, players will enter the game exploring a seemingly abandoned house that is consumed with demonic activity. Players are sent to the Atkinson House to investigate unusual happenings surrounding the death of the owner. Upon entering the house, players discover that they are unable to leave and are haunted by an incessant demonic woman who stalks them with murderous intent. Demonic artifacts must be destroyed in order to survive. Players must be hyper-aware of every move, twist and turn, as the woman is always lurking. The Dark Occult fully immerses players in an environment filled with anxiety, panic, and real consequences that scar.

Key Features:

Psychological Horror Game


The Dark Occult is a horror game featuring a demonic woman who is tracking your every move, ready to strike! Destroy artifacts to escape, but watch your back, as the nightmare becomes more desperate the closer you get to liberation.

Prepare to Panic


The main enemy is a demonic woman, not tied to any specific location or timing, leaving a constant sense of impending danger… and the opportunity for you to jump out of your seat at any given moment!

Free Exploration


Explore The Dark Occult in a non-linear progression style, with multiple paths through the house. Quests can be approached in a different order from one player to another, providing a unique and different gameplay experience each time.

Eerie Atmosphere


The game utilizes environmental tools, such as detailed visuals, perfectly timed audio, and a Gothic setting to convey and promote fear and panic in the player. Players will find many moments where their eyes will play tricks on them, causing them to think there’s a creature lurking at the end of the hall when in fact it’s just a side table stacked with items.
Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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