The Séance of Blake Manor (2025)

Developer: Spooky Doorway
Publisher: Raw Fury
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 3,590 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 19 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A moody, slow-burn investigation set in a secluded 1897 manor, where unease and secrecy hang over every observation.

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What players say

Players enjoy the writing, setting, and Irish folklore, often calling the mystery compelling and well-paced. They split on the time mechanic: some find it clever, others say it becomes irrelevant because the game gives too much time. The game requires a lot of backtracking across the manor, and a few mention long loading times on Steam Deck.

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