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Dark Wolves Studio · Published by Dark Wolves Studio
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Shadows of Deceit is a first-person psychological horror focused on narrative investigation and atmosphere. Set within an abandoned building deep in Havenbrook forest, the player uncovers fragments of the past and reconstructs the truth about the night Isabelle Nox disappeared.
· 2026 · More free games
Explore the eerie corridors of a forsaken building in Shadows Of Deceit, where each shadow hides a secret. Unravel the truth about Isabelle Nox’s disappearance in this first-person psychological horror.
About this game
Feature List
Truth is not written. It is trapped, relive the same moments again and again. Each loop brings you closer to what really happened.
Uncover what happened through fragments of the past that resurface when reality breaks, an intimate, haunting story told through silence, memory, and the spaces in between.
A multi-layered narrative thriller, blending mystery, psychological horror, and temporal dislocation.
You are not alone, Something remains in the shadows. Not a single pursuer, but fractured human shapes that surface when you least expect them.
Just Updated
At the moment, we are working on full support for the Xbox Controller, which will be available in the final version of Shadows of Deceit.
About the Game
1999 – HAVENBROOK, UNITED STATES.
Journalist Janet Sheperd returns to her hometown to find a photograph. It's the only recent photo of her best friend, Isabelle Nox, who disappeared two years ago.
A memorial is being prepared. Janet needs that photo.
The photo is hidden somewhere inside her family's old hotel, now abandoned and awaiting demolition. With her is Lucas, a childhood friend, and their old walkie-talkies.
But as Janet searches through dusty rooms and forgotten corridors, something shifts. Hallways repeat. Time fractures. Events loop. Voice on the walkie-talkie begins to change, saying things he shouldn't know.
And other places start to bleed through the hotel: a university campus, a hospital, a school. Places where Janet lost something more than a friend. Places where she lost herself.
The deeper she goes, the more the building remembers.
And so does she.
To find the photo, Janet must uncover what really happened the night Isabelle vanished. The night her mind chose to forget.
Some places are abandoned.
Others are waiting.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)/Windows 11 (64 bit)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, Intel Core i7-4770K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 560 with 4GB VRAM / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB VRAM
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Sound Card: AMD Radeon RX 470 (4 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB)
- Additional Notes: Estimated Performance (Setting Performance Priority): 1080p/45 fps. Frame rate drops may occur during more complex scenes.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)/Windows 11 (64 bit)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel Core i7-8700
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Sound Card: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB)
- Additional Notes: Estimated Performance (Setting Performance Priority): 1080p/45 fps. Frame rate drops may occur during more complex scenes.
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
NEW FEATURES NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SHADOWS OF DECEIT DEMO
The latest Shadows Of Deceit demo now includes several gameplay and narrative updates already implemented and playable:Interactive walkie-talkie with decision-making: communications are no longer passive. Player responses can now influence the tone of conversations and, in some cases, alter the information you receive.Smaller flashlight redesign: the flashlight has been scaled down and reworked to feel more fragile and unreliable, increasing tension and vulnerability during exploration.Additional narrative content: new documentation and small environmental additions expand context, along with a few extra jumpscare moments to increase tension.These changes are designed to make the experience more immersive, intimate, and psychologically unstable. The full game will also expand further with new environmental interactions and additional gameplay features. For now, the new official demo is here, enjoy it, and thank you all for playing this new experience with Janet and her world in Shadows Of Deceit. 🙏Read full article on Community Announcements (freddosangue95)AnnouncementsOfficial
New Demo Available – Explore the Horror of Havenbrook Janet Hotel!
Hi everyone, Matteo here. First of all, I want to thank everyone who has been waiting for nearly 3 years for the full release of Shadows Of Deceit. The good news is that starting today you can play the new demo, now available. The full game is in its final stages, with optimizations and fixes underway, we’re almost there. In just a few months, the complete game will be released, and as always, you’ll find it here on Steam. In the meantime, I’ve updated the new demo for anyone who wants to download it.As always, thank you all for your patience and support over the years 🙏🙂Read full article on Community Announcements (freddosangue95)AnnouncementsOfficial
The new demo of Shadows Of Deceit is now available!
Hi everyone, Matteo here. First of all, I want to thank everyone who has been waiting for nearly 3 years for the full release of Shadows Of Deceit. The good news is that starting today you can play the new demo, now available. The full game is in its final stages, with optimizations and fixes underway, we’re almost there. In just a few months, the complete game will be released, and as always, you’ll find it here on Steam. In the meantime, I’ve updated the new demo for anyone who wants to download it.As always, thank you all for your patience and support over the years 🙏🙂Read full article on Community Announcements (freddosangue95)AnnouncementsOfficial
New Demo Release Next Week
Hey, Matteo here with some good news for everyone waiting for Shadows Of Deceit: the new demo is finally ready, and it will replace the old demo next weekend. I hope you’re ready, because there have been a lot of changes to the game’s final direction, and the new demo will show it.The new demo will be available starting Saturday, April 4, 2026. I hope you’re excited! 💪Read full article on Community Announcements (freddosangue95)AnnouncementsOfficial
Shadows Of Deceit Coming in 2026
Hi everyone, Matteo here. I have some news for everyone who’s been waiting for the full release of SOD. The game has officially been postponed to 2026, and I’ve started by releasing a new trailer.It took quite some time to fully understand how Shadows of Deceit should evolve over these two long years, from the screenplay to the way the story’s protagonists develop. I listened carefully to all of you, especially regarding the addition of the flashlight, as well as the jumpscares, which I have to admit felt a bit predictable in the first demo.As for the game and the new demo, I’ll see you all in 2026.That said, see you soon, and stay tuned for more Shadows of Deceit news. There are some great things coming, I promise.Read full article on Community Announcements (freddosangue95)
