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Scarlet Lake

6 people are following this on IGDB (opens in a new tab)· recorded 25 Oct 2026

First release
Date to be confirmed
Engine
Unity
Genres
Indie, Shooter · Mystery, Horror
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)

Delve into a retro survival horror where everything is not what it seems. You control Ben Murphy, a detective sent to investigate the strange on-goings in a small town, only to be caught in a nightmare surrounded by terrifying creatures. What dark mysteries will you uncover in Scarlet Lake?

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Storyline
After his wife never returns from a research project in the town on Scarlet Lake, Ben Murphy begins to believe that something sinister is going on. Taking it upon himself to find out the truth he heads for the town, but nothing can prepare him for what he is about to find. Scavenge the derelict town for supplies, utilising whatever you can to survive. With limited inventory space you will have to be smart about what you choose to keep and what's necessary to keep pushing forward.Read more

After his wife never returns from a research project in the town on Scarlet Lake, Ben Murphy begins to believe that something sinister is going on. Taking it upon himself to find out the truth he heads for the town, but nothing can prepare him for what he is about to find. Scavenge the derelict town for supplies, utilising whatever you can to survive. With limited inventory space you will have to be smart about what you choose to keep and what's necessary to keep pushing forward.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Date to be confirmed
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
exploration, retro, dark, old school, gore
… All 7, pixel graphics, combat
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  • Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
IGDB · recorded 25 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 25 Oct 2026