Martha Is Dead

Martha is Dead is a psychological horror video game developed by LKA, an Italian studio known for the well-received Town of Light. The title features a rich storyline during which players are trying to solve the mystery behind a brutal murder that happened in an Italian village, during World War II. The game received many positive reviews, mostly applauding the game's immersion and story.

Uncover a terrible mystery

The action of the game takes place in 1944 Italy, in one of the Toskanian villages. Players will experience the story, looking through the eyes of a young woman named Giulia, a twin sister of the titular Martha whose violated body was recently discovered in the local water body.

Deep and dark narration

The game touches on difficult subjects like the brutality of war, discovering and dealing with a loss, and psychological problems. In the game, the line between fiction and reality is thin, and players will often have to what's real.

Immersive gameplay

During the game, players observe the action from the first-person perspective. Martha is Dead game focuses on exploration, and solving numerous environmental and logical puzzles. While playing, we'll visit several open and closed locations, trying to discover the truth behind Giulia's sister's murder. Interacting with various objects will bring us closer to learning the truth about the crime.

Explore realistically recreated Italian village

Players can freely explore the game's world. Developers did their best to deliver an immersive adventure while wandering through the town and its countryside. In addition to that, a unique and atmospheric soundtrack intensifies the whole experience adding even more authenticity. The game was created with Unreal Engine 4, supporting ray tracing and advanced high-quality textures.

Play with virtual photography

While exploring the Toscanini town, players will have an opportunity to take pictures using the 40s photography technology. Later on, the pictures we took can be developed in a fully functional darkroom. Who knows, maybe some of the photos will bring you closer to solving the crime?

Key Features

• Experience a well-written, mature storyline
• Explore the Italian village, during the times of the Second World War
• Uncover secrets hidden behind the brutal murder
• Learn how to deal with a loss
• Separate reality from fiction