Dead of Darkness Nintendo Switch

Dead of Darkness – The Cursed Island of Velvet

Survive an island of nightmarish secrets! In 1985 England, private investigator Miles Windham follows a lead related to the mysterious death of his daughter on Velvet Island. But upon his arrival, the locals seem... strange. Hostility grows, tensions mount, and soon, the simple investigation becomes a desperate fight for survival.

Dead of Darkness is a 2D survival horror game that blends retro pixel art with HD artwork . Velvet Island comes to life in stunning detail as Miles and his newfound ally Olivia explore the sinister Graham Memorial Psychiatric Hospital and its surroundings. Manage your resources, find key items, and interact with a cast of characters, all voiced by professional international voice actors.

Explore, survive, and discover the truth behind your daughter's death... before the island swallows you whole.

A living nightmare in pixel art

• An old-school survival horror: immerse yourself in a dark and oppressive atmosphere inspired by the classics of the genre.
• Top-down exploration: Explore detailed pixel art environments, from the hospital to the lost ruins of Velvet.
• Memorable Encounters: Engage with unforgettable characters, fully voiced by professional actors.
• Resource Management: Search, collect key objects, maps and clues to progress through increasingly hostile areas.
• Fight to survive: wield both bladed and firearms—pistols, knives, shotguns—but keep an eye on your ammo!
• Face the unspeakable: Eliminate hordes of monstrous enemies and face terrifying bosses.
• A unique artistic direction: meticulously animated sprites, retro visual ambiance and captivating original soundtrack.

Velvet Island never forgets

Dead of Darkness combines pixel art nostalgia with modern cinematography, driven by quality voice acting and immersive storytelling. Every location visited, every encounter, every whisper on the island brings Miles closer to the truth... and to nothingness.