When the Devil Takes Hold

When the Devil Takes Hold is a single-player psychological horror game. You play as James Davidson, a content creator known for exploring abandoned places and recording strange details for his social media followers. After a viewer suggests a remote location in South Carolina, James investigates despite his initial skepticism.

The haunted location

A family once lived at the site and was brutally murdered; their daughter’s body was never found. Locals say the place is cursed and that the family’s spirits haunt the grounds. James brings his camera and explores to uncover the truth, but finds that the spirits are more dangerous than he expected.

Tools and survival

In poorly lit areas, you can use a night vision camera to see as clearly as in daylight. You collect items such as keys and notes, with the inventory system keeping track of what you find. An enemy uses AI to track and pursue you.

The game saves your progress automatically, so you can stop at any time without losing it. An average playthrough takes around 1 hour.