Wraith: The Oblivion - The Orpheus Device

About

Wraith: The Oblivion - The Orpheus Device is a narrative-driven mystery where you interact with ghosts through voice or text commands. You play an investigator using a machine to contact the lingering spirits of a family trapped in their home. Conversations shape the story as you uncover their deaths and help them find peace. The game leans heavily on dialogue choices which alter outcomes and lead to multiple endings. What sets it apart is its atmospheric storytelling and experimental input options. The voice control mechanic adds a layer of immersion though typing works just as well. With a 78% on Metacritic and 4.5/5 stars on Steam from 1,200 reviews players praise its eerie tone and branching paths. While not graphically intensive the audio design and script carry most of the weight making it a standout title for fans of spooky interactive tales.

Storyline

The player takes the role of an investigator who uses stolen credentials to access a machine called the Orpheus Device, which enables one to communicate with the dead. The investigator uses the device to talk to the Marten family, whose spirits remain in their house from when they were still alive, to learn how they died, and to help them resolve unfinished business and move on to a better place. Depending on what the player says to the characters, the story sometimes branches, with different outcomes to conversations and eventually different endings.