The wait is over. Furistic Studio and publisher Kitsundie Tales have officially unleashed the playable demo for PENANCE, their brooding psychological survival horror — and it lands right now, free for all, as part of Steam Scream V Fest.
This isn’t just another horror game. It’s a search for truth in a place built on lies — and every night, the darkness gets hungry.
What Is PENANCE?
You play as Calen, a former ranger living in what was meant to be humanity’s salvation: a carefully designed sanctuary built to save us from ourselves. But the dream rotted from the inside out. Your wife Sienna has vanished, leaving nothing but a cryptic note behind. Now you must survive long enough to find her — and uncover the terrible secret at the heart of the world you call home.
Key Mechanics
- Day/Night Cycle — Scavenge, craft, and explore by daylight. When the sun sets, retreat, barricade, and survive. The creatures that emerge in the dark are not just dangerous — they know where to look
- Psychological Survival — It’s not just your body at risk. Isolation, uncertainty, and the haunting question of what really happened to Sienna weigh on you as heavily as hunger or exhaustion
- A Mystery That Deepens — Every clue uncovers a new layer of deception. The further you go, the clearer it becomes: your wife didn’t just disappear. She fled something
Demo Details — Play Now, Speak Up
- Live right now — October 26, 2026, throughout Steam Scream V Fest (Oct 26 – Nov 2)
- Extended availability — The demo will remain up until February 2027’s Steam Next Fest, giving everyone plenty of time to experience it
- Your voice shapes the game — Feedback forms are built into the demo menu, and the team is active on their official Discord. Every report and suggestion will guide polish, balance, and immersion before launch
- Full release planned — February 2027 on Steam
How to Play
- Head to PENANCE on Steam
- Download the demo — no sign?up or waitlist required
- Step into Calen’s boots. Search for Sienna. Survive the night
- Share your thoughts — the team is listening
“Your penance awaits.”
— Kitsundie Tales & Furistic Studio
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