Sindria World, the multicultural indie studio behind bold narrative experiences, is proud to announce its upcoming psychological horror game, The Vineyard, arriving on Steam in Halloween 2025.
Set within the oppressively elegant Sangnoire Mansion, once a home for aristocrats and now a staff residence turned slaughterhouse, players will uncover the chilling descent into madness of the estate’s master — Julien Sangnoire.
You play as Marie, a young worker caught in a surreal and brutal night. What begins as routine ends in horror when Julien Sangnoire, once the respected patron of the vineyard, turns on his staff in a frenzy of blood and violence.
With no clear motive, Marie must hide, survive, and navigate the estate’s puzzles and secrets — while being relentlessly hunted by Julien, whose behavior evolves with every step she takes.
Will you survive the Sangnoire massacre?
Or will you uncover a truth buried in vines, grief… and madness?
Key Features
- The Spiritual-Vine Mechanism: Drink to remember. Wine unlocks supernatural moments — disturbing visions, hidden clues, and brief glimpses into the past. But reality distorts when intoxicated.
- Cinematic Real-Time Storytelling: Experience real-time cutscenes that blend seamlessly into gameplay — no pauses, no cuts, only escalating tension as story and survival converge.
- Emergent AI: Julien adapts. He listens, learns, and tracks. A predator with memory, pushing stealth and unpredictability to new levels.
- Vintage Puzzle Design: Inspired by real 1920s technology — pressure systems, hydraulic lifts, locked drawers — each puzzle feels handcrafted and woven into the world.
- The Sangnoire Estate: A mansion with purpose. From secret wine chambers to hidden family altars, every room reveals another piece of the Sangnoire legacy.
- Visual Identity: A moody, stylized 3D world that blends historical realism with supernatural unease. From dusty oak hallways to invasive vines twisting through the walls.
About Sindria World: Founded in Utrecht, Netherlands in 2018 and is led by a passionate, multicultural team based in the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, and India.
At Sindria, we turn players’ wildest dreams into horror-laced nightmares — immersive, emotionally intense experiences built by small, dedicated teams.
We believe video games are a powerful art form capable of telling deeply human stories. The Vineyard is our next step in exploring how horror can emerge not from monsters, but from those we once trusted.
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Social Media and DevBlogs links:
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https://steamcommunity.com/app/3594720
Youtube trailer Link:
https://youtu.be/zcwTHBNVnhk?si=K6wvY6u-QV5MOCG_