The Saint: Abyss of Despair
Released Feb 2017
Solve a horrifying supernatural mystery and save the life of an innocent child!
71% positive · 108 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
The Saint: Abyss of Despair launched on February 2, 2017 as a self-contained hidden object adventure game. The store description presents a complete, standalone experience with a fixed set of content: 35 locations, 27 mini-games, 10 characters, and two difficulty modes. There is no mention of DLC, expansions, seasons, or any post-launch content plans.
The developer's news posts — all seven of which are classified as major content — are announcements for entirely separate games published by the same studio (e.g., House of 1000 Doors, Alex Hunter, A Tale for Anna). None of these posts reference The Saint: Abyss of Despair in any way, and there are no bug fix, feature patch, or development status posts associated with this game at all. The most recent developer communication of any kind dates to September 28, 2021, and that post was promoting a different title.
The game shipped as a finished product with no post-launch content cycle, no unreleased DLC, and no developer statements indicating future updates or additions. It is complete as originally released.
Evidence
Store description presents a complete, self-contained game with a fixed content list (35 locations, 27 mini-games, 10 characters) and no mention of DLC, expansions, or future updates.
Most recent developer news post announces a separate game (A Tale for Anna) — not related to The Saint: Abyss of Despair. No posts reference this game's ongoing development.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Alawar Casual
Achievements
8
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
An ex-priest who believes the Evil One lives in him becomes entangled in a nightmare scenario when he travels to Africa to investigate an alleged demonic possession. Guide this tortured soul as he works feverishly to solve a horrifying supernatural mystery and save the life of an innocent child!
Nicknamed The Saint for how he devoted his life to God after a Bible stopped shrapnel from piercing his heart in battle, John hopes to somehow help his cousin, who lost his wife to African fever and whose daughter has been behaving strangely. But the moment he steps onto his cousin's sweltering estate, he begins seeing strange things and blacking out for hours on end. Soon, the young girl speaks of "She," an ethereal presence he's angered with his arrival. With each location you explore, each hidden object you find, each character you encounter, and each puzzle you solve, you'll not only move toward a shocking revelation but also piece together a cunning solution.
Compelling and highly playable, The Saint: Abyss of Despair will draw you in with its intense opening monologue and hold you in its grip until you've experienced every breathtaking moment!
Features:
* 35 locations
* 27 mini-games
* 10 characters
* Casual and Expert modes
* Learn-as-you-play tutorial
Nicknamed The Saint for how he devoted his life to God after a Bible stopped shrapnel from piercing his heart in battle, John hopes to somehow help his cousin, who lost his wife to African fever and whose daughter has been behaving strangely. But the moment he steps onto his cousin's sweltering estate, he begins seeing strange things and blacking out for hours on end. Soon, the young girl speaks of "She," an ethereal presence he's angered with his arrival. With each location you explore, each hidden object you find, each character you encounter, and each puzzle you solve, you'll not only move toward a shocking revelation but also piece together a cunning solution.
Compelling and highly playable, The Saint: Abyss of Despair will draw you in with its intense opening monologue and hold you in its grip until you've experienced every breathtaking moment!
Features:
* 35 locations
* 27 mini-games
* 10 characters
* Casual and Expert modes
* Learn-as-you-play tutorial
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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