Horror titles have seen a resurgence over the last few years from both big-name and small indie developers. Publisher Soedesco seeks to throw its hat into the ring with the recent reveal of the console release date for its psychological horror titleSaint Kotar.
Saint Kotaris a horror detective game developed by Red Martyr Studio and published by Soedesco. The indie horror title was first released on October 21st, 2021 for Microsoft Windows, seeing players navigate a cursed valley in rural Croatia in search of their lost relative. Console gamers will soon have the opportunity to playSaint Kotaras Soedesco has dropped both a release date and a new trailer for the title.
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Indie publisher Soedesco unveiled a new trailer introducing the world of Saint Kotar to console players, featuring several story details such as our protagonists investigating the occult-ridden town of Sveti Kotar. Gamers will navigate this town while solving puzzles and switching realities in an attempt to discover what darkness lies in wait for the two leads of the story. The title shares similarities withhorror classics such asSilent HillorResident EvilwithSaint Kotar’suse of fixed camera perspectives and narrative centered around the loss of a loved one, though puts an intriguing spin on the formula with the mix of point and click adventure elements.
The trailer continues to ramp up in tension as the fear that God himself will strike our protagonist down for what decisions they’re forced to make settles in and more haunting imagery of skulls, mutilated bodies, and ritual sites floods the scene. While this is the most recent title Soedesco has published, the indie company has several other titles under its belt that players may recognize. These titles includeKazeand the Wild Masks,Monster Crown, andWuppo: Definitive Edition.WithSaint Kator, gamers will have a new title to experience in time for the Halloween season.
Horror titles tend to receive extra attention through streaming.TheResident Evilremakessaw playtime and fan engagement through streamers showcasing their playthrough for viewers. With the release ofSaint Kotararriving just in time for Halloween, many horror title fans may seek to stream the game on Twitch for audiences to enjoy alongside them. BesidesSaint Kotar, he indie scene has seen many new horror titles release recentlysuch asIron Lung.
Saint Kotaris available now on PC and releases October 14 or Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S
