Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $9.99
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Evaluation
The Initiate launched on August 1, 2017 as a self-contained mystery puzzle adventure game. The store description presents it as a complete narrative experience with no mention of expansions, season passes, or future content. The only DLC ever released is a standalone soundtrack pack (August 2, 2017), which is not a content expansion. Following launch, the developer issued a series of bug fix patches through April 2019 to address stability and compatibility issues on PC and Mac. There have been no developer communications of any kind since April 9, 2019, and no major content updates, expansions, or roadmaps have ever been announced or released. The game launched as a finished, story-complete product and has received no post-launch content updates — only maintenance patches.
Evidence
Only DLC is a soundtrack released the day after launch; no content expansions ever listed
Store description presents a self-contained mystery puzzle narrative with no mention of DLC, expansions, or future content plans
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Deceptive Games Ltd.
Achievements
24
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Opening your eyes, you see a modern looking bedroom. All is quiet. Vague memories flash in your mind as you stand from the cold wooden floor. A voice bellows from an intercom placed on a wall, which is surrounded by strange shaped markings. The voice tells you your mission; to use your intelligence and escape. This is your trial. Can you unravel the mystery behind your captivity, and most importantly, can you escape this treacherous and sinister ordeal?
The initiate tells the story of Nathan Rockford. Nathan has lost his memory and has awakened in a house full of traps and puzzles. You take on the role of Nathan on an adventure to discover the truth to why your trapped here, who your kidnappers are, and have a chance to join a secret organisation and with it, the knowledge of everything.
- A UNIQUE MYSTERY PUZZLE EXPERIENCE
Encounter a unique story shrouded in mystery and conspiracy told over the course of this mystery puzzle horror adventure. - PUZZLES
Many puzzles hide within the world, can you find and solve them all? Look everywhere, listen to everything. - INTERACTION
Interact or examine over 60% of the items in game for a real immersive experience. Can you find everything within the world? - ATMOSPHERIC SOUND
The Initiate features a great soundtrack and immersive ambience, which enhances game-play and tension. - IMMERSIVE GRAPHICS
The Initiate uses Physical Based Shaders (PBS) for AAA-quality graphics that give players a detailed world to explore.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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