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First-person, story-driven psychological horror in a rain-flooded village haunted by a buried secret. Seek a missing loved one as whispers rise and possessed villagers emerge. Confront the witch Dakini through melee combat, atmospheric puzzles, and mic-based stealth and rituals.

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Folklore Files - The Rotmother description

Dakini

Drowned beneath relentless rain, a forgotten village hides a curse that refuses to die. A lone man steps into the storm in search of someone dear, only to find something far more terrifying waiting in the dark. The deeper he goes, the village itself seems to awaken—whispers call his name, the possessed wander the flooded streets, and unseen eyes watch from every shadow.

To survive, he must uncover the truth behind the witch Dakini, a name the villagers still fear to speak. In a place where every secret festers, some truths are better left buried. The investigation threads through ruined houses, ankle-deep water, and overgrown channels where the only sound is the rain and the heartbeat of a town haunted by its past.

As the story unfolds, the line between memory and nightmare blurs. The man confronts hostile forces that stalk him through the swampy corridors, where insects sense the presence of something lurking nearby and the water itself may hide listening eyes. Every step forward drags him deeper into a web of rituals, guilt, and a curse that feeds on fear.

Key features emphasize a visceral, immersive experience. This is a story-driven psychological horror told from a first-person perspective, placing you inside the storm-scarred village as you uncover a chilling narrative at the heart of Dakini. Exploration is tense and intimate, with you moving through rain-flooded streets, collapsed courtyards, and dim interiors where danger hides in the most ordinary corners.

Combat is direct and brutal. You’ll engage in melee encounters against the possessed and other dark entities that rise from the flood and shadow alike. Yet danger is not only physical—your enemies react to sound. Silence is a weapon: enemies can be drawn in by noise, so you must balance stealth with force to survive.

Puzzles and rituals pepper the journey, requiring careful observation and careful handling of hidden sigils and ceremonial elements. Each solved clue brings you closer to understanding the curse and the true nature of Dakini, while also revealing the personal cost of seeking answers in a place where secrets ferment until they explode.

Expect gore, tension, and heart-stopping jumpscares as the village reveals its darkest corners. The storm, the whispers, and the ever-present threat combine to create a relentlessly immersive, atmospheric horror experience where every discovery raises the stakes and every moment invites a closer look at what humanity fears most.