The Occultist Opens Its Haunting Case During Steam Detective Fest
Follow the clues. Trust the pendulum. Survive what answers back.
January 12, 2026
Hamburg, Germany – January 12, 2026 – Daedalic Entertainment and developer DALOAR announce that The Occultist is now playable with a new demo as part of Steam Detective Fest. Players take on the role of Alan Rebel, a paranormal investigator whose search for truth drags him into a nightmare of hidden symbols, violent echoes, and entities that do not want to be found.
The demo presents the game’s opening chapter, unfolding across an isolated haunting landscape where every location feels watched and every discovery carries weight. Using Alan’s pendulum, players expose clues, blood-stained traces, and occult objects while navigating a sinister wilderness. What begins as careful investigation escalates into psychological terror, ending in a relentless pursuit by a supernatural presence and a desperate escape.
Blending first-person exploration with slow-burning psycho-horror, The Occultist focuses on atmosphere, vulnerability, and the fear of uncovering truths better left buried.
Watch the latest gameplay-trailer:
The demo for The Occultist is available now on Steam as part of Steam Detective Fest. The full game is set to launch in Q2 2026.
The demo is currently available in English, Spanish (Spain), French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish (Latin America), Traditional Chinese and Turkish.
Watch the latest Trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IszvEy74mUU
The Occultist - Press Assets:
Download trailer and materials
PlayStation 5:
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10012077
Xbox X|S:
https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/the-occultist/9n5z615f5f86
Steam Page:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2092840/The_Occultist/
Press inquiries, interview requests, and review codes: bernd.berheide@daedalic.de
About DALOAR
DALOAR (formerly Pentakill Studios) is a video game company founded in 2021, built upon years of experience in computer graphics and development. The company's origins trace back to the creation of iVisual, dedicated to advancing training in 3D technologies and video games.
Currently, the team of 32 professionals works on-site in Valladolid, Spain. The studio is fully engrossed in the development of our debut first-person horror video game, "The Occultist" which has already amassed over 30 awards and nominations since its announcement. Follow Daloar on social media: https://linktr.ee/daloar.
About Daedalic Entertainment
Daedalic Entertainment is a renowned publisher that has supported indie developers for over 18 years, bringing their titles to every major gaming platform. The lineup of games includes a diverse variety of unique titles, focusing on four distinct areas: storytelling, strategy, co-op games, and wholesome games. With an international team of around 45 employees, Daedalic is currently working with various development studios to create a new lineup of innovative games across consoles and PCs to market. Recent hits include New Cycle, Barotrauma, Unrailed!, Yield! Fall of Rome, Into the Emberlands, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, Fling to the Finish!, and more.Please look out for upcoming games like The Occultist, Woodo, Bloodgrounds, Barotrauma Home & Harbor Expansion, and many more. Since April 2022, Daedalic Entertainment has been a subsidiary of the French publishing house, Nacon.
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