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Content notice: Players use weapons such as guns, as well as melee attacks with strangling techniques and metal pipes to defend themselves against the creatures. Weapon attacks can result in decapitation or dismemberment. There are scenes depicting intense acts of violence, such as suicide and torture. Violent language is used in dialogue.
Mixed — 67% positive (18 reviews)
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Visit one of the darkest places in Italy where hundreds of souls were forgotten in time. After an acclaimed career as a private investigator, detective William Miller takes on one last case; the disappearance of the Family Pierangelli, which has remained in mystery for over thirty years.
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Delve into the eerie adventure of Poveglia: The Island of No Return, an early access mystery where you play as a seasoned investigator uncovering decades-old secrets.
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About the Game
"Poveglia: The Island of no Return" is our upcoming 3rd person action-horror videogame. WBStudios brings part of the history of this island, immersed in a feature film that will make you live an unforgettable experience. We want you to enter the darkness of the island to unravel the truth and put an end to the darkness in this forgotten corner of the earth.
Visit one of the darkest places in Italy where hundreds of souls were forgotten in time. After an acclaimed career as a private investigator, detective William Miller takes on one last case; the disappearance of the Family Pierangelli, which has remained in mystery for over thirty years.
William Miller is a detective who was hired in 1999 by the last descendant of the Pierangelli family to investigate the mysterious disappearance of his relatives. During his flight to Rome, a tragic incident occurs that unexpectedly leaves William on Poveglia Island. He where he will be forced to face unimaginable creatures after his attempt to discover the dark truth hidden beneath the island of Poveglia.
During his exploration, Detective William finds a mansion on the island, so he begins to look for a way to access it after hearing strange noises coming from that place, what appears to be a woman's voice.
We control a single character.
We move around the scenario freely in search of clues, useful tools, weapons and ammunition to continue the development path.
Each enemy will have strong and weak points.
The best way to deal with them is to know their weak points to cause them the most damage possible. Depending on the tools used and where exactly the creature is hit or shot, critical hits can be dealt.
Poveglia: Island of non return has a high narrative component, we tell a story with an already written script, so both the story and the video game will be strictly linear, without the possibility of player choice regarding the sequence of actions that occur in the game.
Read the dialogues and cutscenes to follow the course of the story.
Move freely through the different levels, they will be unlocked as the character progresses. You can read optional texts that the player will collect in the different levels, and overcome the different obstacles that appear and the possibility of finding hidden secrets in the levels.
Fight as many times as you want against the enemies that are found and/or appear as you progress through each of the levels. Also you can interact with objects or memories, and manage an inventory of objects.
Making a horror-based video game requires dedication to the narrative of the environment and gameplay that the user will have. Maintain the limit between the feeling of weakness and being able to defend yourself against creatures in critical situations. Added to the entire narrative, it makes it a work very dedicated to detail, both in environments, level design and the way the story is shown.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bit Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
- Additional Notes: Controller support: Microsoft Xbox ® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) recommended
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bit Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / INTEL Arc A750
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
- Additional Notes: Controller support: Microsoft Xbox ® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) recommended
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
ROAD TO THE ISLAND — POVEGLIA
POVEGLIA IS NO LONGER JUST A VIDEO GAME. You enter the island. You discover its secrets. You survive the story. But this time… you can go further. ‖ If you own POVEGLIA on Steam, you can participate in ROAD TO THE ISLAND, our exclusive event for Early Access players. ‖ And yes… you could win a trip to visit the real island of Poveglia, in Italy. Are you a content creator? You can also be part of this experience and participate as an influencer. ‖ Prizes. ‖ Recognition. ‖ An experience that could take you to the real island. It's no longer just another video game. Now the story can take you to Poveglia. 🔗 All links are in our bio. https://intigamesproductions.com/camino-islaRead full article on Community Announcements (willians)AnnouncementsOfficial
Poveglia Is Available: The Beginning of Something Much Bigger
Poveglia Version 4 Is Now AvailableToday we're excited to officially release Version 4 of Poveglia: The Island of No Return, now available in Steam Early Access.This version marks an important milestone for our team. While it doesn't yet represent our final vision for the game, it introduces the technical and gameplay foundations that will support the complete experience we're building.Our goal was never to release just another demo. We wanted players to experience the project's evolution and become part of its journey from the very beginning.🏗️ Building the FoundationVersion 4 introduces the core systems that will define the future of Poveglia.At this stage, our priority was creating a solid foundation for combat, exploration, survival, and horror while ensuring stability and refining our core gameplay systems.Many of the current animations are temporary placeholders. Our professional Motion Capture pipeline is already in production and will become a major part of the next milestone.Everything we've built in Version 4 has helped us refine our development workflow and prepare for the project's biggest leap forward.Version 5 Will Take Poveglia to the Next LevelWhile players explore Version 4, our team is already hard at work on the most ambitious update since development began.Version 5 will introduce major improvements, including: A brand-new cinematic opening. A full prologue that begins the story. Expanded narrative inspired by the real history of Poveglia Island. Professional Motion Capture animations. A completely redesigned combat system. Significantly improved Artificial Intelligence. New exploration, survival, and horror gameplay mechanics. Major visual, audio, and immersion improvements throughout the game.Our goal is for Version 5 to deliver the experience we've envisioned since the beginning of development.🌍 Journey to the Real Island of PovegliaWe're also excited to officially announce our international event:Journey to the Real Island of PovegliaWe want ...Read full article on Community Announcements (willians)Patch NotesOfficial
Poveglia Update – Version 4 (Finalized)
Poveglia Update – Version 4 (Finalized) Purpose of this version Version 4 was developed to test our core mechanics and achieve solid results for Version 5, where we will work alongside a cinematography team, motion capture (mocap), and other advanced technologies. This stage is meant to gather player support and feedback to continue improving. We know it’s impossible to please everyone, but we will strive with dedication and passion. Implemented improvements Enhanced creature animations in cinematic presentations. Improved quality of ambient sounds and presentation effects. Increased graphical fidelity and overall visual adjustments. Global optimization of game performance. International Event – “Path to the Island” We remind players that this event will reward everyone who already owns Poveglia. Winners will enjoy a unique experience: 6 days in Italy, visiting Turin, Milan, and Venice, with all expenses covered by the company. You only need to own Poveglia and register on our official website intigamesproductions.com to participate. This event is our way of thanking the community for their support: an unforgettable experience alongside the development team. Next steps Prepare and coordinate the mocap recordings scheduled for July 10. Continue development of Version 5, where the full official story of Poveglia will be revealed. We work 24/7 to deliver a quality experience. Big things are coming, and every bit of support — whether adding the game to your wishlist or purchasing it — represents a shared effort. We want to meet you: 30 passes will be opened for the international event. Be part of our history.Read full article on Community Announcements (willians)Community & EventsOfficial
🎟️ Registrations Open for the Official Poveglia Event!
🎟️ Registrations Open for the Official Poveglia Event!A unique experience: 6 days in Italy, exploring Torino, Milan, and Venice — with culture, parties, and the grand finale on the real island of Poveglia.👉 All you need is Poveglia: The Island of No Return in your Steam library and to register here: 🔗 https://intigamesproductions.com/Our goal is to bring people together from all over the world, connecting different cultures and thanking the community for making this event possible. It’s an unprecedented event in the industry — offering the thrill of meeting the creators in person and discovering the real place where the inspiration for the game was born.⚡ Don’t miss this opportunity! 🏝️ See you on the real island of Poveglia.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/povegliaoficial/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@povegliaoficialRead full article on Community Announcements (willians)AnnouncementsOfficial
The creature of Poveglia is watching you…
The creature of Poveglia is watching you… Get Early Access for $14.99 and secure your entry to the exclusive international event, where you can meet the development team and live an unforgettable experience.⚙️ Early Access corresponds to the Unreal Engine 4 version, where we showcase the foundations of the game. A major update is coming soon, including improvements to aiming and weapon sights, new creature cinematics, refined lighting, and overall optimization.🚀 In parallel, we are working on the Unreal Engine 5 version, carefully considering every comment you leave on our social channels and Discord. This version will bring the total transformation: the official prologue, definitive characters, enhanced systems, and much more.🔥 Very soon we will reveal the Poveglia International Event, designed to reward all those who follow us and are part of our growing community. The team is highly active, sharing progress across all our platforms: follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and join our Discord to leave your questions or feedback.🎯 The final version will be insane… and you can be part of it starting now.Read full article on Community Announcements (willians)
