Cthulhu-terror arrives for Early Access, with Stygian: Outer Gods

The town of Kingsport isn’t well, and the madness is spreading to Early Access on the PC, with the arrival of Stygian: Outer Gods.

Things that go bump in the night

There are, quite honestly, a lot of Cthulhu games that see release for both PC and consoles, and pretty much every year. Some of those are directly inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s classic tales, and some are more indirect in nature, bringing over only a few elements here and there. As goes Stygian: Outer Gods though, it looks like it’ll be delivering a hearty dose of everything that makes the mythos so addictive.

From Fulqrum Publishing, who are no strangers to the game’s watery themes, and developer Misterial Games, Stygian: Outer Gods actually takes place in the universe of Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones. It’s not an adaptation of that story though, instead serving as a prequel, taking players and fans through what happened in Kingsport, before the Black Day.

Created by Misterial Games and Fulqrum Publishing, Stygian: Outer Gods is a survival horror game that pulls you into a hostile world that challenges your very existence. Unravel a thousand-year-old mystery, risk your sanity and face the schemes of the Outer Gods with your skills. Every bullet and every decision counts now, are you up to the task? 

Set in the universe of Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones, the game lets players witness and influence the events preceding the Black Day. Immerse yourself in a unique world full of dangers, unexplored dark corners, and looming evil beyond mortal comprehension.

You will accompany an enigmatic occultist researcher, Victoria, on an expedition to the foggy settlement of Kingsport, once a prosperous harbor town, now decrepit and almost abandoned. Hoping to find your missing father, you are shipwrecked and soon encounter the nightmares that have haunted this place for centuries. Will you be able to find your way out, keep your sanity, and prevent the coming of the ancient Outer Gods, or maybe being insane is the key to salvation?

Fulqrum Publishing press release

As mentioned above, those looking to experience Stygian: Outer Gods for themselves can do so right now via the PC. The survival horror game has just launched for Early Access, and is available by way of both Steam and “other digital stores”, according to Fulqrum.

If you do grab a copy now, you’ll also be in for a cool 10% off the asking price. That’s only good for launch week however, and once it’s over, the game goes back to its $19.99 USD asking.