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The Whisperer in Darkness

NQNStudios · Oct 18, 2016

Rumors resurface. Legends are resurrected. In this Lovecraftian visual novel, play as Alex N. Wilmarth, skeptic and professor at Miskatonic University, to unravel the hideous secrets centered at a secluded farm in the hills of Vermont, coming ever closer to mortal peril.

Indie Adventure Casual Lovecraftian Visual Novel
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Black Lives Matter. A portion of all proceeds from the Whisperer in Darkness since November 2024 will be donated to the Marsha P. Johnson Institute.

Note: The Whisperer in Darkness is a short, focused experience which takes under an hour for a full playthrough. The story has no branching choices, and only one ending.

Rumors resurface. Legends are resurrected.

The Whisperer in Darkness is a visual novel based on the cosmic horror story by H.P. Lovecraft. Play as Alex N. Wilmarth, skeptic and professor at Miskatonic University, as you unravel the hideous secrets centered at a secluded farm in the hills of Vermont, coming ever closer to mortal peril.

8 chapters of authentic Lovecraftian horror.

Experience a linear story through painted illustrations, ASCII art, atmospheric sound effects, an unsettling musical score, and frantic email correspondence with a conspiracy theorist who might be a little too close to the truth. No guns, no fighting. Just you, alone to discover what lies hidden in the world you thought you knew. Once you find the truth, can you ever go back?

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

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Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Any dual-core
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated Graphics
  • Storage: 112 MB available space

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Minimum:
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.13
  • Processor: Any dual-core
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated Graphics
  • Storage: 300 MB available space

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  • Processor: Any dual-core
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated Graphics
  • Storage: 160 MB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
NQNStudios
Brazilian rating
10
Steam Germany rating
6
Features
Single-player, Captions available, Family Sharing
Languages
English, Spanish - Spain
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Structured language support (2)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesNoYes
Spanish - SpainYesNoYes
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Is The Whisperer in Darkness worth buying right now?
Wait — $1.50. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does The Whisperer in Darkness go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is The Whisperer in Darkness free to play?
The Whisperer in Darkness costs $1.50 on Steam.
What genre is The Whisperer in Darkness?
The Whisperer in Darkness is a Adventure, Casual, Indie game.
Who developed The Whisperer in Darkness?
The Whisperer in Darkness was developed by NQNStudios and published by NQNStudios.
What platforms does The Whisperer in Darkness support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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