The Steeple

THE STORY

Providence, 1935.

When the young writer Robert Blake notices a blackened church looming above Federal Hill, fascination slowly overcomes caution. The grim structure seems older than its surroundings; an austere relic from an early phase of Gothic revival.

Blake eventually leaves the safety of his study to traverse the labyrinthine streets in an attempt to visit the church and satisfy his curiosity.

The Steeple is a faithful adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s classic short story The Haunter of the Dark. The depiction of 1930s Providence is stylized but aims for historical accuracy. At each turn, care has been taken to stay true to not just the spirit, but also the letter of Lovecraft's story.

THE GAMEPLAY

You explore locations from the story and occasionally collect and use items to overcome light environmental puzzles.

The game favors a calm, steady pace over difficult challenges, allowing the atmosphere and narrative to take center stage.

FEATURES

• Experience a faithful adaptation of The Haunter of the Dark.

• Solve light environmental puzzles to progress through the story.

• Explore a stylized recreation of 1935 Providence.

The Steeple is an experiment from start to finish as it tries to recreate the creeping inevitability of the original tale.