Psychological Horror Anthology Dead Stop Launches First Episode on Steam
The release launches the Dead Stop anthology with a compact, atmospheric horror episode and already teases its follow-up, signaling a serialized approach to short-form horror on Steam.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Camel 101 released Dead Stop - No Vacancy on Steam, the first episode of the Dead Stop anthology of short horror games. Players control investigative journalist Nancy at the Paradise Motel, with 1980s slasher inspiration and retro visuals. The game costs 995 yen with a discount until August 21. A teaser and Steam page for the second episode, Dead Stop - The Tenant, are also live.
Camel 101's Dead Stop - No Vacancy is now available on PC via Steam, opening the Dead Stop anthology of short horror games designed to be finished in under two hours. Players step into investigative journalist Nancy, who loses her way on a road without signs or GPS and arrives at the Paradise Motel. The episode draws on 1980s slasher films, using retro visuals and storytelling through objects, notes, and atmosphere, with an expected playtime of 90 to 120 minutes. Japanese text is supported.
The game is priced at 995 yen, with a 10 percent discount running until August 21. Camel 101 has also released a teaser video and Steam page for the second episode, Dead Stop - The Tenant, which appears to show unsettling events at a suspicious rental property.
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