Omen Exitio: Plague

Omen Exitio: Plague is a Lovecraftian, choice-driven adventure inspired by 1980s and 1990s choose-your-own-adventure gamebooks. In 1896 Zanzibar, you play Dr. Jake Huntington, a military doctor recently enlisted in the army and grieving the loss of his wife, Helen. He investigates a disease that may wipe out humanity, following clues that suggest its origins might not be natural while questioning whether the mystery is supernatural or a sign that he is losing his sanity.

Investigate the plague

To understand the disease and try to stop it, you explore the shadows of the human intellect and uncover the intrigues, schemes and deceptions concealing the truth. The investigation brings challenges, mysteries, friends and enemies, as an ancient evil threatens to overturn Jake’s life. The fate of the world may depend on what he decides.

Shape the story

Your choices determine how the story unfolds and how you overcome its obstacles. Decisions have consequences for Jake and humanity, and can lead to different possibilities and endings. You develop Jake through an RPG-like character sheet, as well as through how you interact with other characters and your surroundings.

There are no right or wrong answers, and death is handled as part of the narrative rather than through a defeat screen for making a mistake. Some choices can have consequences worse than death. You can replay the game to discover different storylines, characters, endings and achievements.

A Lovecraftian world

The original story spans more than 140,000 words and is accompanied by over 300 hand-drawn images and original music tracks. Its Victorian London setting frames horrors that may be real or imagined.