If you’ve hung out with me for a while or have just even a passing knowledge of my gaming preferences, you’d know horror games aren’t exactly my jam. It’s not that I dislike the ideas behind horror; in fact, some settings fascinate me. It’s those sudden heart-jarring jump scares that I can’t stand. Gaming should be my downtime, not a reason for me to clutch my controller in terror. However, I can’t resist a good psychological horror game. There’s something about the eerie storytelling that unsettles me just right, achieving that perfect level of tense intrigue. Which brings us to today’s topic: DEAD LETTER DEPT., an upcoming game that’s set to join the psychological horror genre by the end of the month.
Hitting your PC via Steam on January 30th, DEAD LETTER DEPT. presents a concept that’s intriguing, to say the least. Here, you step into the shoes of a temp worker at a postal warehouse. Your task? Tending to the mysterious world of undelivered mail, misplaced for all sorts of reasons. And trust me, poor handwriting is the least bizarre reason some letters land on your desk.
Your mission in DEAD LETTER DEPT. is straightforward: retype addresses and details on packages that haven’t made their destinations. Seems like simple data entry, right? Well, it quickly takes a turn for the strange when you start to notice an unsettling pattern in these letters. It’s almost as if some of these messages are meant for you.
You’ll find yourself isolated in a dingy warehouse, completely detached from the outside world except for the letters you’re sorting through. The further you delve into your work, the more surreal things become. Peculiar tales begin to unfold from these letters, and you can’t shake the unnerving sensation that you’re being watched. Paying those bills is important, but at what cost?
DEAD LETTER DEPT. blends typing challenges with mysterious puzzles, asking you to decode messed-up images and peer into the lives of those who lost their mail. It’s a unique experience offering a wealth of content to explore. Each playthrough is a unique mystery, an ever-changing sea of mail to discover. But will uncovering hidden secrets amidst this voyeuristic adventure be worth the chills you’ll undoubtedly feel? That, my friends, is something you’ll have to decide for yourself.
For the thrill-seekers who enjoy a good postal mystery, DEAD LETTER DEPT. is hitting the spotlight soon. Plus, if you’re curious and can’t wait, there’s already a demo you can check out on Steam. But if you’re anything like me and prefer the full package, the wait won’t be much longer.
