Mistborne - Chapter One

PRE-STORY

Ethan’s weekend took a dark turn when his friend Lily vanished during a trip deep in the forest. When his car breaks down on a lonely, fog-choked road, he’s forced to venture into the unknown. Guided by eerie clues and haunted by strange symbols, Ethan uncovers an occult mystery tied to Lily’s disappearance. Every step deeper into the forest reveals a chilling truth—something unnatural is watching.

GAME DESCRIPTION

"Mistborne" is a survival detective thriller adventure. Play as Ethan, navigating a foggy forest to find his missing friend Lily. Explore abandoned sites, solve simple puzzles, and uncover clues like bloody sneakers and an occult camp. The atmosphere is thick with tension, driven by Ethan’s internal thoughts and eerie discoveries, leading to a suspenseful cliffhanger ending. Perfect for fans of short, immersive thriller experiences.

CONTROLS

• WASD: Move Ethan.  
• Mouse: Look around.  
• F: Toggle flashlight (required in dark areas).
• Space: Skip the dialogues.
• Esc: Pause menu

GAME PROGRESS UPDATE

The first chapter is free, offering 10-15 minutes of gameplay. The game is in active development, with the full version planned to provide at least one hour of gameplay. It will be a paid release on Steam, targeting completion before the end of summer. Prior launching paid version, I’ll share some free codes with itch.io followers.

Your feedback is crucial in targeting the correct game’s direction!

CREDITS

Developed by: Anton Tkachenko
https://x.com/anttka4cz/

Resources: All assets (models, textures, audio) were downloaded and used under the CC0 license, ensuring free and legal use with no attribution required.