Experience an educational adventure based on historical sources. Free for schools and on mobile, just $4.99 on Steam.
(Switzerland, July 8th) Steam Next Fest has come to a close, and the response to Danger in Pompeii has been overwhelming. Thousands of players explored the demo, shared feedback, and helped spread the word. Now, DNA Studios is excited to announce that the full game will officially launch on Steam on July 25.
Get ready to explore the streets of ancient Pompeii, solve story-driven puzzles, and face the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in a hand-drawn adventure inspired by real historical sources. The game was led by a History expert from Institut Le Rosey and shaped by the creativity of its students - bringing the past to life through play.
At its core, Danger in Pompeii is more than just a game, it’s an educational adventure designed to make learning accessible and engaging. The full version will be available for just $4.99 on Steam, and thanks to the contribution of the Fondation Le Rosey, free for schools and on mobile platforms, as part of the game’s mission to share educational content with as many people as possible.
The demo remains available on Steam until July 18th for players eager to get an early look.
Danger in Pompeii is an adventure puzzle game where you relive the city’s final day. Explore its streets, help its people, and solve the mystery of Mercury. Can you escape the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and save your friends?
Features:
- Unravel a unique story by solving a wide variety of puzzles.
- Relive the last day of Pompeii and escape the eruption of Vesuvius
- A short but content-rich adventure that you can experience at your own pace
- Roam the city and its famous locations as if you were a Roman
- Visuals based on historical sources in a unique comic book style
- Over 60 characters with their own stories
- 9 quests and 28 educational insights
- Multiple save slots so the whole family can play on the same computer
Watch the trailer now: https://youtu.be/2PP9Eb9VUQ8
Wishlist on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1592920/Danger_in_Pompeii/
Contact:
antoine@dna-studios.ch
https://www.dna-studios.ch/en/
(Bulle, Switzerland – July 8th, 2025)