Akolyta

Akolyta is a single-player, first-person psychological horror adventure set in Gorenwille, a decaying industrial city where faith, science and human desperation collide. You play as detective Marshall Gregory Prime, drawn back into a life he tried to escape when ritualistic murders begin to echo the case that destroyed him. Investigating the killings leads to a growing cult and secrets reaching back to the Cold War, including the worst products of the MK Ultra program. As the investigation deepens, you also face your deteriorating mind. The story is non-linear, inspired by real-life events and centered on mental health, and the game is released episodically.

Investigate the murders

You collect physical evidence and witness testimony, then connect clues on a Case Board. Deductions can unlock dialogue, identify suspects and earn arrest warrants, while multiple conclusions reflect how you interpret the evidence and what you come to believe.

Police ledgers, discarded correspondence, witness statements and dictation recordings provide further clues. Inflections and background noise can corroborate timelines, and missing a note can leave a critical gap in a deduction.

Survive Gorenwille

Health does not regenerate; you can restore it only with kits found in the world, and every encounter can be fatal. Your flashlight has limited battery life, forcing you to choose whether to explore by its light or remain in the dark. Firearms provide self-defense in some situations, but ammunition is scarce, and there are places where you have no weapon and must rely on your wits and flashlight.

Develop your skills

You earn XP through field work and exploration, then invest it across three skill trees: Physical Conditioning, Investigative Gear, and Environmental Traversal & Perception. These skills help you navigate Gorenwille and its dangers.