Dimhaven: The Lost Source
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About Dimhaven: The Lost Source
Dimhaven: The Lost Source is a first-person adventure puzzle game from Zadbox Entertainment, the team behind Quern. Released in 2026, it drops you into the eerie town of Dimhaven to figure out the Ravenwood family’s secrets. Set in a gothic, decaying world, the game blends exploration with logic puzzles that hinge on environmental interaction. Playtime averages 12, 14 hours, with players navigating crumbling mansions, cryptic libraries, and shadowy forests. The game runs on PC, consoles, and Linux/Mac, offering a single-player story focused on uncovering a legacy buried in riddles. It’s a slow-burn experience for fans of cerebral puzzles and atmospheric settings.
Gameplay
You spend most sessions wandering through hand-crafted spaces, scanning for interactive objects. Puzzles often require manipulating light sources, aligning symbols, or deciphering cryptic notes. For example, one level tasks you with redirecting moonlight through a broken stained-glass window to reveal a hidden passage. Controls are precise but not twitchy; you’ll drag items into inventory, rotate 3D models, and adjust camera angles to spot clues. The game avoids time pressure, letting you pause to think. Later puzzles introduce layered mechanics, like syncing multiple environmental triggers. Sessions feel methodical, with occasional bursts of "aha!" moments when patterns click.
What Players Think
Community ratings average 4.1 out of 5, with 68% completing the main story. Average playtime is 13.2 hours, though 25% play past 18. Reviewers praise the "eerie atmosphere" and "elegant puzzle design," with one calling it "Quern 2.0 with sharper teeth." However, 22% of players express frustration over unclear hints, and 15% report getting stuck on late-game riddles. The mood is split: 40% describe it as "hauntingly engaging," while 30% call it "slow to justify its price." Achievement completion stands at 82%, with 12 hidden trophies rewarding exploration.
PlayPile's Take
Dimhaven is best for puzzle purists who enjoy deliberate pacing. Priced at $30, it offers decent value for its 13-hour core experience, though the $25 discount on Steam makes it a steal. The 40 achievements (75% completion) are well-earned but not overwhelming. While not as ambitious as Quern, it’s a solid follow-up with atmospheric depth. Skip it if you prefer action or quick puzzles, but play if you’re patient and enjoy figuring out stories through clever spatial reasoning.
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