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The Mechanic · Published by The Mechanic
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Dark Symphony is a music-based single-player horror game involving a madman's obsession with cult classic "Lincolnshire Posy." Find all six records lost during the man's drunken slumber, or risk the murder of your wife. Exit the cabin if you dare.
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Adventure, RPG, Simulation · More free games
Delve into the eerie world of Dark Symphony, an adventure RPG where your choices lead to peril or survival. Navigate the haunted cabin, piece together clues, and face the consequences of your actions in this unique simulation experience from The Mechanic.
About this game
In the dead of night, amidst the ominous whispers of the forest, a nightmare awakens. Welcome to Dark Symphony, a spine-chilling first-person horror experience that plunges you into a haunting tale of obsession, madness, and survival.
The stakes are terrifyingly high. The strange man is temporarily distracted as the records play, giving you precious moments to locate and place the remaining records on one of the six gramophones scattered around the clearing. But beware: if he catches you, he will chase you down and end your life. Should the current gramophone finish playing before you find the next record, the man will storm into your cabin and kill your sleeping wife, ending your desperate quest in horror and failure.
Survival is just the beginning.
Can you unravel the mystery of the strange man and his cursed records? Will you save your wife and escape the forest alive? The gramophones are waiting, and the night is closing in. Prepare yourself for a journey into darkness, where every decision could be your last.
Story
You are John, a man who wakes from a restless sleep beside his wife in your secluded cabin deep in the woods. Your peaceful night is shattered by the eerie mumblings of an unnamed man outside, searching desperately for his lost vinyl records. He scattered these six records in his drunken stupor, each containing a movement from Percy Grainger's "Lincolnshire Posy," throughout the forest clearing. The man, driven to the brink of madness by his obsession with this music, will stop at nothing to retrieve them.The stakes are terrifyingly high. The strange man is temporarily distracted as the records play, giving you precious moments to locate and place the remaining records on one of the six gramophones scattered around the clearing. But beware: if he catches you, he will chase you down and end your life. Should the current gramophone finish playing before you find the next record, the man will storm into your cabin and kill your sleeping wife, ending your desperate quest in horror and failure.
Gameplay
- Immersive Horror Experience: Traverse the dark, eerie clearing with only your wits and a dwindling flashlight. Every creak, whisper, and shadow could mean the difference between life and death.
- Stealth and Strategy: Sneak through the forest, avoid the strange man's watchful eyes, and outsmart him using the environment to your advantage.
- Intense Chase Mechanics: Feel your heart race as you flee for your life. The strange man’s pursuit is relentless and unforgiving.
- Puzzle and Exploration: Find and correctly sequence the six lost records to activate the gramophones. Solve environmental puzzles and use clues scattered around the clearing.
- Multiple Endings: Your choices determine your fate. Can you place the records in the correct order and kill the man while he is distracted to achieve the ultimate victory? Or will you fall victim to the various horrors that await?
Features
- Atmospheric Graphics: Stunningly detailed environments that bring the eerie forest and cabin to life, enhanced by chilling lighting and visual effects.
- Dynamic Sound Design: An unsettling soundscape that immerses you in the game’s terror, featuring the haunting melodies of Percy Grainger’s "Lincolnshire Posy."
- Engaging Storyline: A compelling narrative filled with mystery and psychological horror that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
- Realistic Interactions: Pick up, inspect, and use objects within the environment. Each interaction could uncover a crucial clue or trigger a terrifying event.]
Survival is just the beginning.
Can you unravel the mystery of the strange man and his cursed records? Will you save your wife and escape the forest alive? The gramophones are waiting, and the night is closing in. Prepare yourself for a journey into darkness, where every decision could be your last.
Dark Symphony – Find the records, avoid the man, and survive the night. Your life, and your wife's, depend on it.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64Bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 8 MB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 390
- Storage: 5 MB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64Bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 8 MB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700
- Storage: 5 MB available space
Supported Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
We're Nearing 200 Wishlists!
Thank you all for your support of Dark Symphony. Nearly 200 people have wishlisted this passion project of mine, and for that I am grateful. Development has slowed down due to programming issues as well as personal matters, but I have confidence that Dark Symphony will release in the next year.Cheers!Read full article on Community Announcements (The Mechanic)Patch NotesOfficial
NEW AREA IN DEVELOPMENT
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45117643/0e6773e47acaa6597b265034926427e33d4ee3a8.png What lies beyond? Dark Symphony is now set to release in January, pending Steam approval. Thank you all for your continuous support. We have reached over 100 wishlists!Read full article on Community Announcements (The Mechanic)AnnouncementsOfficial
Dark Symphony Store Page Released!
Hello all, After months of development, I decided to publish the store page for the game I've been working on, Dark Symphony. The idea for the game came to me in the shower. I was listening to "Lincolnshire Posy," a six-movement piece by Percy Grainger. I played trumpet in high school and was reminiscing about this piece we played. I'm a big fan of horror games, and cogs were turning in my head. After getting out of the shower, I knew I would create a horror game with a posy-obsessed man, whether it took a couple of months or even years. Several months after that shower, we're here! I've spent 100+ hours thinking about and developing this thing, and I look forward to many more so that you and I are both pleased with the final product. Wishlist Now :) Here is a funny video taken much earlier in the development cycle. Thank you for following my journey!Read full article on Community Announcements (The Mechanic)
