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The Pale
Congratulations, you got the job! You're the new keeper for the lighthouse on the Pale, an abandoned island off the coast of Maine. Unlock the mysteries of the island's dark past in this 90s inspired survival-horror!
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The Pale is a tense and atmospheric survival horror, inspired by classic 90s PSX titles.
You play as Arthur, a deadbead dad who's just got the job of the new lighthouse keeper on the Pale, a remote island off the coast of Maine. As the new keeper, Arthur is responsible for upkeeping coastguard property... until he makes a horrific discovery. Now you must fight to keep Arthur alive and survive the horrors of the Island.
The dark history of the Pale is waking up. Can you survive long enough to unlock its secrets?
Game features:
You play as Arthur, a deadbead dad who's just got the job of the new lighthouse keeper on the Pale, a remote island off the coast of Maine. As the new keeper, Arthur is responsible for upkeeping coastguard property... until he makes a horrific discovery. Now you must fight to keep Arthur alive and survive the horrors of the Island.
The dark history of the Pale is waking up. Can you survive long enough to unlock its secrets?
Game features:
- Tank controls
- 3rd person, cinematic camera angles
- Body horror
- Multiple endings (choices matter)
- 4:3 aspect ratio
- Melee and ranged combat
- Manual saves
- Puzzles
- Karma system
- Retro PSX era graphics
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System requirements Windows
Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 1.6Ghz
- Memory: 8 MB RAM
- Graphics: GP108M
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- VIDE01
- Brazilian rating
- 16
- Content warning
- Violent and gory horror, body horror, mutilations, torture.
- Controller support
- full
- Features
- Single-player, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English*
*languages with full audio support - Support
- [email protected]
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| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Pale free to play?
Yes, The Pale is free to play on Steam.
What genre is The Pale?
The Pale is a Action, Adventure, Indie game.
Who developed The Pale?
The Pale was developed by VIDE01 and published by VIDE01.
What platforms does The Pale support?
Available on Steam for Windows.