Penance is a new game developed by the independent studio Furistic Studio and published by Kitsundie Tales. This survival horror game focuses on psychological terror and draws inspiration from games such as Resident Evil, Alan Wake, and especially Silent Hill.
In Penance, players take on the role of Calen, a man tormented by guilt and regret who finds himself trapped in a world that seems real but may not be. This world is always shrouded in a living, mysterious fog. The game offers a single-player experience with a deep, emotional story reflecting real-world issues.
The fog is a key element of the gameplay experience. It reacts to light and hides enemies, secrets, or even entire paths. This makes the game more tense, as enemies can appear when it's already too late.
The narrative promises to be profound, with moral choices that influence the story's outcome. Everything reflects Calen's mental state, from the sounds to the puzzles.
As a survival horror game, PENANCE also features combat. Players can choose a stealthy approach and use the environment to their advantage or go on the offensive. As time passes, night falls, and the fog thickens. The darker the night becomes, the closer Calen gets to the truth.
PENANCE also features a sophisticated sound design. Every noise, whether near or far, has been meticulously crafted to build tension. Sound plays an essential psychological role in the gaming experience.
Beta version of PENANCE will be available on November 21, allowing players to experience some of the game's atmosphere before its official release, which is scheduled to take place three weeks after Steam Next Fest in February 2026.
Furistic Studio developed this survival horror game in collaboration with indie publisher Kitsundie. The team is based in Portugal and Brazil and specializes in narrative and horror games.
Press inquiries: kitsundie@gmail.com
Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3969640/PENANCE/
Discord: https://discord.gg/AcrV9hw8hD