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Pale Opossum · Published by PlayWay S.A., Pale Opossum
Content notice: Restless Rites contains depictions of violence, blood, and gore. Players will encounter disturbing, ghostly figures and may engage in combat using improvised tools, including striking enemies and setting them on fire. The game also includes optional actions that may be interpreted as arson; however, these actions are not required or encouraged to progress.
Last updated 8 Oct 2026
Take care of a cursed chapel located in a forgotten corner of a small town. Maintain your daily routine, improvise with limited tools, and complete your tasks before nightfall in a surreal horror experience marked by maintenance and decay.
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation · 2026 · More free games
Delve into the maintenance and decay of a haunted chapel as you navigate its surreal horrors. Use limited tools to complete tasks and survive until morning in this 2026 indie adventure.
About this game
A JOB LIKE NO OTHER
You’ve been selected as the new chapel keeper in a forgotten corner of a rural town! You wake up late, tend to the chapel, and maintain its surrounding graveyards as part of a quiet daily routine... and then realize that you're not alone.
Honor the traditions left behind by previous keepers or suffer the consequences. Familiarize yourself with your surroundings, as your responsibilities increase with each passing day, with new places to explore and supernatural entities that will keep you on your toes.
IMPROVISE YOUR SURVIVAL
Use whatever you can to stay alive and finish your duties! Hurl heavy trash bags to break obstacles before disposing of them. Combine matches and gasoline bottles to create a temporary light source instead of powering the generator.
When all else fails, swing your trusty broom to fend off whatever stands in your way.
There is no single solution: experiment, adapt, and improvise. Just make sure the work gets done before the day ends.
WATCH THE CLOCK
There is much to do, and the night comes fast. Fortunately, you’re equipped with the perfect tool: A smartwatch that keeps track of time, your health, and your objectives.
Your watch will warn you of nearby threats and guide you through your daily routine, but it won’t stop the sun from setting. Fail to manage your time, and the dynamic nightfall system will plunge the chapel grounds into darkness, unleashing surreal entities once known only through whispered rumors.
UNEARTH THE TRUTH
Follow the story of a young girl who accepts the job as a literal get-out-of-jail card. It sounds like an easy escape... but nothing about the chapel is what it seems.
Why do people say the previous keepers always disappear? Why does the chapel demand such strict routine and constant maintenance? Uncover a mystery rooted in the town’s past as you retrace the steps of those who came before you, piecing together the origins of the chapel, and the unsettling role it plays in the lives of everyone around it.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 , Windows 11
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4170
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 730
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 , Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H 2.6GHz
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1660 Ti
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
🚧 DEMO 1.15 - PRESENTATION UPDATE 🚧
Hello everyone! Restless Rites has just been updated before the game debuts on this month's Steam Next Fest! This update is focused mostly on the game's presentation and pacing. The main goal here was to improve some small bits of the game to hopefully result in a better introductory experience to the game while reducing the time player's will spend on the Tutorial. A third "chapter" was added which functions as a small ending to the demo, with a small surprise.You can find more details in the changelog below! As always, If you have any feedback, please feel free to let me know either on the Game's Steam Community or (preferably) via the Feedback Form accessible within the Demo's Main Menu!---- Restless Rites Demo v1.15 (22/02/2026) ----Changelog:TutorialIncreased player Move Speed (Tutorial Only)Reduced the number of Leaf Piles on the Leaf Sweep TutorialRemoved the second breakable platform on the Trash Throwing TutorialRemoved the breakable platform placed before the CemeteryFeaturesAdded a new introduction sequence for the Chapel in the TutorialAdded an "Interlude" chapter which functions as the demo's ending Bug FixesFixed being able to create gasoline puddles on wall lampsFixed the text size on some UI elements breaking on certain languagesFixed a bug in which the player would soft-lock themselves in the Tutorial's Firing Range Quality of LifeAdded a spotlight to the Confessionary after finishing all the tasks for the dayYou can now attack the Phone Ghost with your BroomRead full article on Community Announcements (Studio Pale Opossum)AnnouncementsOfficial
🚨 FREE DEMO NOW AVAILABLE 🚨
Attention Chapel-keepers! It's a pleasure to announce that you can now officially try out RESTLESS RITES anytime! Please keep in mind that this is the first release for the demo version, which is planned to receive a few updates in the following weeks. Feel free to check it out and let us know what you think!Read full article on Community Announcements (Studio Pale Opossum)AnnouncementsOfficial
⏱️ PLAYTEST 1.07 - THE END IS NEAR ⏱️
Greetings once again, Chapel Keepers. As the Public Playtest for RESTLESS RITES is reaching its end, I have decided to push out one last update before it eventually ceases to exist, forever. While this update does not bring any new content to the playtest, it does bring... Localization and Gamepad Support! Hooray. Please note that not all planned languages are currently included. More languages will be added to the game in following updates. Lastly, if you still plan to try out this Playtest: know that it will most likely be going away on January 10th. But don't worry! While this version of the game may be going away, you'll still be able to play an even better snippet of the game (for free) really soon. Stay tuned! ---- Restless Rites Playtest v1.07 (04/01/2026) ----Changelog:Quality of LifeAltered the Smartwatch's input to switch tabs to MOUSE 1 and MOUSE 2You can now toggle sprint ON/OFF (You can switch to Hold in the Options)Added a second button for Interactions (E on Keyboard / LT on Gamepad)You can no longer lose stamina before starting a dayYou can no longer use your equipment before starting a dayFeaturesAdded Gamepad SupportAdded a Language Button in the Main Menu (Localization)LocalizationAdded Language Support for PORTUGUESEAdded Language Support for SPANISHBug FixesFixed a bug where the player could survive the gas canister explosionFixed a bug where the player could walk before finishing the Day IntroRead full article on Community Announcements (Flafo)AnnouncementsOfficial
🚧 PLAYTEST 1.06 - LORE CALLS 🚧
Hello everyone! Did you know the Public Playtest for RESTLESS RITES is still going on? And it just received a content update! So feel free to check it out before it ends on January! This update contains a feature that will be heavily expanded in the full game: The Notice Board. There you will find documents which give you hints about both the game and it's underlying story! Expect it to have lots of interesting notes in the future! "But how will I be able to read things when I'm running against time?" Well I'm glad you asked, because: You now have indefinite time to read the notice board and even check on your tasks for the day! So take your time.... provided you remain seated inside the chapel. Opening its doors will start the day, so you'll be on the clock! To end this content update, you might notice some changes on the entity events on the first two days. Especially a new and rather loud problem on Day 2. You can check the changelog below. Let me know what you think! ---- Restless Rites Playtest v1.06 (20/12/2025) ----Changelog:Quality of LifeThe “Day Intro” message now lingers until you hold “Continue”Added a new Stamina Bar to the game’s main UIAdded a new Crosshair UI when the bucket is equipped FeaturesIntroduced the Notice BoardIntroduced the “Preparation Step” to the main levelBreakable objects can now “take damage” from trash bags according to their size EnvironmentAdded a second map inside the CemeteryReworked the “Trash” section of the Tutorial to introduce breakable objects Bug FixesFixed a bug where clicking new game repeatedly would restart the fade animationFixed a spot where it was possible to fall off the map in the tutorial (oops!)Fixed a spot where you could skip getting the Broom in the tutorial BalancingYour max stamina is now reduced a bit fasterDay 1 now starts 30 minutes earlierDay 2 now starts 15 minutes earlier EntitiesAdded a new Entity for Day 2!Read full article on Community Announcements (Studio Pale Opossum)AnnouncementsOfficial
🚨 RESTLESS RITES Playtest is LIVE! 🚨
Attention Chapel-keepers! It's a pleasure to announce that you can now try out an early version of RESTLESS RITES! Interested? Just head over to the Steam page and hit the big green button labeled "Request Access" in the Playtest section! You'll get access in little to no time (Hopefully!) Your feedback is extremely important! So, if you'd like, please fill the Feedback Form that can be accessed in the game's Main Menu! Your opinion can be used to improve the game! The chapel is waiting for you!Read full article on Community Announcements (Studio Pale Opossum)
