Penance (2026)

Developer

Scriptorium Artis

Platforms

Windows

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy

Rating

4.7 of 5, 15 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 2.4 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A slow-burning, atmospheric trudge through a cloistered abbey where silence and ritual obscure a creeping dread.

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What players say

Players praise the original rhythm-based prayer combat and striking gothic atmosphere, though some find the shielding unreliable and frustrating. The narrative is a short but thoughtful pilgrimage reminiscent of The Name of the Rose, while a few reviewers criticize the use of AI-generated voice assets.

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