If you know anything about me, you’ll know that horror games don’t usually top my list of favorites. It’s not that I dislike the idea of horror; in fact, there are some horror settings I thoroughly enjoy. My beef is with the jump scares—those sudden jolts that have me reaching for a change of clothes rather than the controller. No, thank you! That’s why psychological horror, with its spine-tingling storytelling, is right up my alley. And today, we’re diving into the newest game to hit this genre: DEAD LETTER DEPT., arriving on your screens shortly.
Scheduled for release on Steam this January 30th, DEAD LETTER DEPT. brings an intriguing premise that’s already piqued my curiosity. In this unsettling adventure, you slip into the shoes of a temporary worker at a postal warehouse. Your task? To manage and process undeliverable mail. But trust me, misplaced addresses and illegible handwriting are the least of your concerns in this postal thriller.
Playing as a temp means you’re primarily responsible for retyping addresses on mail that never reached its destination. Sounds simple enough, right? But as you sift through the letters, disconcerting patterns start to emerge. Could these cryptic messages be meant for you? The unsettling realization slowly dawns.
Working in isolation at a rundown warehouse, your only link to the outside world is through the missives piled in front of you. The monotonous task of processing them gradually morphs into a surreal experience. Peculiar stories unfold from the envelopes, and a creepy suspicion that someone—or something—is lurking nearby begins to haunt you. Though paying rent is a valid concern, is this job really worth risking your sanity?
DEAD LETTER DEPT. immerses you in a typing-centric adventure where deciphering damaged images from the post unveils hidden tales. As you unravel these narratives, you discover secrets buried within the lost correspondence. Each playthrough offers a unique experience with a vast amount of mail to pore over. Whether the thrill of voyeurism outweighs those sinister vibes is a decision left entirely up to you.
For those intrigued by the idea of snooping through other people’s letters, DEAD LETTER DEPT. is just around the corner. If you’re eager to get a taste of the uncanny experience it promises, there’s already a demo available on Steam. And if you’d rather hold off until the full experience is available, you only have a few more weeks to wait.
