Dread Weight

About

You’re trapped in a decaying mansion where every shadow hides danger. Dread Weight tasks you with scavenging tools to craft traps, solving environmental puzzles, and making split-second choices to evade Baba Yaga, a witch determined to claim you. The house itself feels alive, shifting and hiding secrets as ghosts drift through corridors. While some spirits threaten, others offer unexpected advantages, turning fear into strategy. Developed by Deer Dream Studios, this PC/Mac indie title leans into its eerie atmosphere without relying on jump scares. Early access players noted its tight blend of survival mechanics and narrative-driven decisions, with branching paths that change how the mansion reacts to your actions. The game drops July 29, 2024, and positions itself as a test of wit over brute force. Choices matter, and the mansion won’t let you leave unchallenged.

Storyline

Trapped in a crumbling mansion, it’s up to you to outsmart and outlast an ancient witch hunting you down. Scavenge for items to set traps, solve puzzles and discover hidden secrets to avoid your demise. Don’t be scared: encounters with ghosts are rewarded in this horror visual novel.