Dead Tapes: Fading Father – A Brief Descent into Psychological Horror

Dead Tapes: Fading Father is an upcoming first-person psychological horror game developed and published by Nektogone, set to release on May 20, 2025. The game immerses players in a haunting narrative centered around a man grappling with addiction and fading memories, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare.(Metacritic, Steam Store)

🧠 Descent into Madness

In Dead Tapes: Fading Father, players delve into the deteriorating psyche of the protagonist, uncovering disturbing tapes and navigating twisted hallucinations. The game offers a concise yet intense experience, with a playtime of approximately 25 minutes, focusing on atmospheric storytelling and psychological horror elements .(Steam Store)

⚠️ Mature Content Advisory

The game contains scenes involving harm to child characters and content that may be distressing to players with a history of domestic abuse . It is recommended for mature audiences.(Steam Store)

💻 System Requirements

Minimum:

OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: Intel Core i3-3220(PCGameBenchmark)
Memory: 4 GB RAM(GameFAQs)
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti(PCGameBenchmark)
Storage: 900 MB available space

Recommended:

Processor: Intel Core i5-2400(PCGameBenchmark)
Memory: 8 GB RAM(Steam Store)
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060(PCGameBenchmark)

The game requires approximately 900 MB of storage space .(Steam Store)

🎮 Final Thoughts

Dead Tapes: Fading Father promises a brief yet impactful psychological horror experience, delving into themes of addiction and memory loss. Its focus on atmospheric storytelling and mature content aims to deliver a haunting narrative that lingers beyond its short playtime.(Steambase)

For more information and to add the game to your wishlist, visit the official Steam page.

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