The Sinking City

The Sinking City is a 1920s-era Lovecraftian mystery detective adventure game that was developed by Frogwares and published by Nacon. The game features an open world, non-linear quests and progression, RPG elements, horror themes, and unique sleuthing gameplay.

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Released
June 27, 2019
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Suggestive Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
Frogwares
Publisher(s)
Frogwares
Engine
Unreal Engine 4

The Sinking City is an adventure and investigation game set in an open world inspired by the universe of H.P. Lovecraft, the master of Horror. The half-submerged city of Oakmont is gripped by supernatural forces. You're a private investigator, and you have to uncover the truth of what has possessed the city… and the minds of its inhabitants.

- An oppressive atmosphere and story inspired by the universe of H.P. Lovecraft.
- A vast open world that can be explored on foot, by boat, in a diving suit…
- High replay value thanks to an open investigation system: each case can be solved in a number of ways, with different possible endings depending on your actions.
- An arsenal of weapons from the 1920s with which to take on nightmarish creatures.
- Manage your mental health to untangle the truth behind the madness.

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