The Dark Tones: Loss

The Dark Tones: Loss is a short, story-focused game about tragic events inspired by real-life experiences and people's stories. You live through the main character's life, encounter frightening events rooted in ordinary reality, and piece together the truth behind what is happening. Its story explores choice, despair and the human soul through images and metaphors.

Story and events

The game focuses on a varied sequence of events rather than repeated puzzles, hours of object searching or aimless wandering. It is not centered on escaping zombies, ghosts or maniacs, though such elements are present. Instead, it aims to prompt reflection on things that can be frightening on a mental and emotional level.

Locations and presentation

Every level uses a location created from scratch, with objects arranged manually to make the world feel detailed and lived in. The game uses Unreal Engine 5 and Lumen lighting, with detailed objects and textures, a gloomy atmosphere and an unusual visual style. It also features cutscenes and direction.

Characters and features

The game includes professional voice acting for female characters, a dialogue system with all of the characters, and more than two thousand words of text. It also has achievements with their own messages and meanings, and lets you save your progress midway through the game.