Scratches

About

Scratches is a point-and-click adventure set in a decaying English manor haunted by decades-old secrets. You play Michael Arthate a writer who moves into the Blackwood estate only to uncover a trail of disappearances and unexplained noises. Navigate the house in first-person using mouse controls to explore rooms investigate clues and piece together the dark history of its previous owners. The game leans heavily into atmospheric tension with its focus on environmental storytelling and eerie audio cues like the infamous scratching sounds that grow louder in shadowy corners. The game weaves direct nods to H.P. Lovecraft’s mythos including mentions of the Necronomicon and references to his stories. Sound design by Cellar of Rats amplifies the unsettling vibe with creaking wood and distant whispers. As the first commercial adventure title from Argentina Scratches carved a niche for regional developers in the genre. Its cult following persists among fans of slow-burn mysteries with a Lovecraftian twist.