Does The Occultist Have Daddy Issues? They're Missing, That's For Sure

You think you have the guts to be The Occultist, a first-person horror game from publishers Daedalic Entertainment? Let's find out...

Does The Occultist Have Daddy Issues? They're Missing, That's For Sure

Apparently, there's no living soul on this island, which doesn't remotely phase paranormal investigator Alan Rebels, a.k.a. The Occultist. He's investigating his father's disappearance, which promises to be an immersive and spine-tingling experience.

Published by Daedalic Entertainment and developed by DALOAR, it's a first-person horror that takes the protagonist to the island of Godstone, 'armed' with a mystical pendulum, to communicate with the dead that occupies the streets and buildings.

Key features in The Occultist include:

  • Mystic Pendulum: Utilize the pendulum's five unique mechanics to interact with and manipulate the environment.
  • First-Person Experience: Immerse yourself in the foreboding world of "The Occultist" through Alan's eyes.
  • Survival Horror: Experience tense exploration, atmospheric environments, and a gripping, personal narrative.
  • Next-Gen Graphics: Enjoy a visually stunning and immersive horror experience.
  • Hide and Sneak: Employ stealth mechanics to navigate the story without direct combat.
  • Memorable Characters: Encounter adversaries that make the investigation a true nightmare.
  • Puzzles: Solve a variety of puzzles that require insight into the occult.
  • Original Soundtrack: Featuring music by renowned composer Pepe Herrero.

The Occultist claims to be 'an unparalleled horror experience that will leave players questioning what is truly possible in the world of the occult'. It will be released in 2025 for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.