THIEF’S SHELTER is a psychological adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted. Unearth buried trauma, twisted ambitions, and inhuman forces pulling the strings as you navigate a shifting mansion that distorts reality itself.
Gameplay
THIEF'S SHELTER challenges you to explore Highburn Mansion, a place that warps and changes as you progress. Solve intricate puzzles that reward observation and deduction, using investigative tools like a UV light and digital camera to uncover hidden clues. The game adapts to your discoveries—some details vanish forever if overlooked, shaping a unique version of events. With a journal system tracking your findings and James’ deteriorating mental state, every decision influences the narrative unfolds.
Story
Detective James, suffering from artificial dementia and haunted by a demon, investigates a homicide in Birmingham, England. As he delves deeper into the case, the once-prestigious Highburn Mansion distorts around him, revealing repressed memories and supernatural horrors. The Red Order, a seemingly benevolent organization, hides sinister secrets, and James must confront both external corruption and his own unraveling psyche. The truth is fragile—what you discover defines your perception of reality.
Key Features
- Shifting Environments: Highburn Mansion morphs as you progress, revealing new areas and altering existing ones.
- Player Agency: Missed clues may never return, shaping a unique narrative experience.
- Logic-Based Puzzles: Solve multi-stage challenges through observation and deduction.
- Investigative Tools: Use UV lights and digital cameras to uncover hidden evidence.
- Replayability: Discover hidden VHS tapes, secret artifacts, and multiple endings.
- Cinematic Experience: A modern take on classic point-and-click adventures with immersive 3D environments.