For those familiar with me—or who haven’t been oblivious for the past several years—it’s clear that horror isn’t my go-to genre. Now, don’t get me wrong, there’s something intriguing about horror’s premises. I even have a soft spot for certain horror settings. The real issue for me, however, lies with those tiresome jump scares. I dive into games to unwind, not to be jolted into needing a new pair of pants. Yet, psychological horror? That’s a different story. There’s something about that eerie, unsettling vibe that tickles my fancy just right. This brings us to today’s focus: DEAD LETTER DEPT., a fresh entry in the psychological horror scene, set to hit your screens by the month’s end.
This intriguing game is slated for release on Steam come January 30th, and its storyline already has me intrigued. Imagine this: you’re a temporary worker at a postal warehouse, tasked with handling undelivered mail that couldn’t reach its destination. Sure, some might be due to bad handwriting, but trust me, that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the strange reasons why these letters end up in your care.
In DEAD LETTER DEPT., your mission appears straightforward. You’re essentially retyping information on mail that’s failed to reach its intended recipient—a basic data entry assignment, right? Well, things start feeling a bit off when you notice peculiar patterns in the correspondence. You wouldn’t think so, but after a while, you start suspecting some of these letters might be meant for you.
Picture this: alone in a bleak, isolated warehouse, the only connection you have to the outside world comes through the mail you sift through. The monotonous routine begins to blur into a bizarre, almost dreamlike state. As you delve deeper into these letters, eerie stories emerge, and a creeping sensation of being watched starts to crawl up your spine. Sure, you need the paycheck, but do you really want to risk your sanity for it?
DEAD LETTER DEPT. offers a unique typing adventure, where you’ll enter prompts into a computer to reveal vague images. As you do, you’ll uncover glimpses into the lives of those who lost their mail, unearthing hidden secrets and stories along the way. Each experience is unique; no two journeys are the same, thanks to the vast amount of mail awaiting your attention. But is peering into someone else’s life worth that constant feeling of unease? That’s for you to decide.
For those intrigued by the prospect of reading other people’s correspondence, DEAD LETTER DEPT. will soon be available. If curiosity gets the better of you, check out the demo currently on Steam. But if you prefer the complete package, like me, just hang tight for a few more weeks until its official launch.
