The Abandoned

The Abandoned is a short first-person horror game in which you explore an uncanny dream world, use abilities to fight waves of supernatural enemies and uncover the story one chapter at a time. Chapter 1, “Awakening,” is included. The story is planned to span four chapters, with the remaining three due to be added as free updates.

Story

You play as an unnamed young man who has recently married but still has a wild side. After a long night out with friends over the weekend, he wakes on an old dirt path deep in a remote forest. He first assumes his friends left him there, but soon has to work out where he is and how to get home.

You search for clues about your location and a way back, finding keys and other items to unlock rooms and move through the story. Hidden documents reveal the full story, while hidden items stay with you throughout your experience. You can replay unlocked chapters to look for items you missed.

Combat and settings

You use magic abilities to blast supernatural enemies and fight them in waves. The game also lets you adjust the darkness level or disable enemies, making it possible to play with a short, atmospheric and uncanny focus on exploration.

Presentation

The game uses a realistic first-person perspective, detailed 3D environments with a dreamlike, nightmarish feel and real-time 3D audio.