An Outcry

About

An Outcry is a narrative horror RPG that follows a socially isolated 25-year-old in Vienna as they navigate a night of escalating chaos. You control the Unnamed, making decisions that range from hassling neighbors for help to arguing with crows or smoking to stay calm. The story unfolds through tense dialogues and environmental puzzles, blending psychological unease with bizarre supernatural elements. Each choice shapes the Unnamed’s survival odds as they face increasingly surreal threats in their crumbling apartment complex. The game stands out for its uneasy atmosphere and unconventional storytelling. Players describe it as a tense, fragmented experience that leans into discomfort, with one Steam review calling it “a masterclass in creeping dread.” It holds a 78% positive rating on Steam, praised for its bold tone and emotional weight. The Unnamed’s struggles with anxiety and poverty add depth, though its abstract approach may polarize. The nightmarish wingbeats and ink-black skies linger long after the credits roll.

Storyline

Harass your neighbours. Debate with birds. Smoke to survive. On the fourth floor of an apartment complex in Vienna, five people lead their lonely lives. Behind door #3 lives the Unnamed, a 25-year-old shut-in: A smoker, interested in bikes, books and music, in the grip of heavy anxiety and poverty. By complete chance, the Unnamed would lock themself out of their apartment one fateful night, and be placed in your hands. The night of the 14th of October 2017 was no ordinary night- A heavy beating of strange wings filled the air with the scent of smoke, and covered the stars in an ink-like rot. It is your mission to ensure the Unnamed's safety as the shadows close around them. Make certain they survive; choose their path carefully.