After giving fans a glimpse during February’s Steam Next Fest, solo developer Loyal Mussy’s deduction horror game Peek is out now on Steam. And, as an added incentive, you can pick up the game with a 10% discount from now until June 2.
“When I started creating this game, I wanted to make something that stood out from other horror games that relied heavily on jumpscares and dying flashlights. That idea eventually became Peek, an audio-puzzle based game where you use your ears to collect clues rather than your eyes,” explains Andy of Loyal Mussy. “It’s been a long journey full of many lessons, but I’m genuinely proud of it and feel it offers something new to experience when it comes to horror games.”
The story for Peek centers around Father Herman Goldie (aka you). Goldie has been summoned by the McFarland family to perform a little exorcism at their house to rid it of its former occupant, the late Edna Maney. Maney’s body was found under mysterious circumstances in the attic weeks ago, and though her remains have been removed, something else still lingers in the house.
As you might expect, you’ll need to perform the exorcism ritual to expel Edna. To do so, you must kneel in the center of a 5×5 grid of blessed salts, where you’ll engage in a terrifying game of Simon. The key difference is that you must do so while your eyes are closed.
Using immersive spatial audio as a key gameplay mechanic, you’ll need to listen as the spirit moves throughout the room, triggering each square’s unique audio clue: a squeaky floorboard, a blood-soaked rug, hanging windchimes, and more. You’ll need to identify the pattern while mapping her movements using only sound. From there, you’ll need to place the correct relics on the active tiles to exorcise the room of her presence.
As you progress, the spirit will demand ever more complex rituals, putting your memory and your ears to the test. And above all, don’t peek!