Venetica

About

Venetica is an action RPG set in a dark, magic-woven version of Venice where you play as Scarlett, a woman thrust into a cosmic struggle. After her companion is murdered by necromancers, she discovers her lineage as the daughter of Death and must learn to wield her newfound powers. The game blends third-person combat, spellcasting, and exploration as you navigate gothic canals and crumbling ruins. Scarlett’s journey mixes personal discovery with high-stakes battles against undead forces, balancing platforming puzzles with melee and magical attacks. The game’s strongest elements are its eerie atmosphere and the gradual empowerment of Scarlett’s abilities. While the combat can lean repetitive, the gothic aesthetic and supernatural themes create a cohesive, moody world. Community feedback notes a runtime of roughly 20 hours, with many highlighting the emotional weight of Scarlett’s arc. It’s a self-contained tale that leans into classic RPG storytelling with a supernatural twist.

Storyline

Set in the fantastic world of long ago Venice, the young Scarlett falls victim to a terrible mystery, which begins with the murder of her companion by a secretive alliance of mighty necromancers. Thus fate takes its inevitable course and threatens to throw the world out of order. Scarlett finds out that she is the daughter of death incarnate and is blessed with his ultimate powers. She is the only one who can stop the gruesome powers that threaten to destroy the entire living world.