Venatrix

Venatrix is a horror adventure set across Victorian locations, other dimensions and dreamlike realms. You choose to play as Matthew Kolth, an occult-obsessed paranormal investigator who fights monsters, or Della Hartfort, who relies on stealth to confront or avoid them. Their choices lead to two different play styles and storylines as they face a case that draws them into the depths of their own psyches.

Matthew’s investigation

At the turn of the century, Matthew takes a case at Hartford Mansion, where he meets Della, the wife of a rich businessman who believes her house is haunted. She sees visions of demons and beasts from other dimensions. Matthew journeys through the mansion’s horror-filled, dreamlike halls and later to Carcosa Asylum in pursuit of Della and the answers she holds.

As Matthew, you fight enemies from outer space, other dimensions and the depths of his own soul. You also solve puzzles and look for evidence, which may reveal more about the case or about Matthew himself. He must confront his inner demons and find his way back to stability as the story twists and turns.

Della’s path

As Della, you follow the path Matthew has taken, using stealth skills to confront or avoid the same monsters he fights. Her journey also brings her face to face with her inner demons. She interprets the same matters differently from Matthew, whose perspective the description characterizes as a “male-gaze”; Della brings her own viewpoint as an audacious Victorian lady.

Play styles and locations

Matthew’s chapters use third-person action and horror, while Della’s use first-person stealth and horror. Across their stories, you encounter or avoid more than 20 types of enemies and solve enigmatic puzzles in locations inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, from Victorian mansions to mysterious fantasy landscapes. The game also features a dynamic soundtrack.