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For those not in the know, I’ve never really been a fan of horror games. It’s not that I dislike the genre entirely—there are some horror stories I genuinely enjoy. My biggest gripe? Those cheap jump scares. I play to chill, not to feel my heart leap out of my chest. However, I do appreciate a good psychological horror. It provides the perfect amount of tension, and that unsettling feeling is just what the doctor ordered. Which brings us to today’s topic: DEAD LETTER DEPT.—an enticing new entry into the psychological horror realm, set to creep onto our screens by the end of this month.
DEAD LETTER DEPT. is slated for release on Steam on January 30th, and its premise immediately caught my eye. In this eerie adventure, you step into the shoes of a temp worker at a postal warehouse. Your dreary task? Sorting through stacks of undelivered mail that mysteriously hasn’t reached its intended destination. Sometimes the reasons are mundane, like illegible handwriting, but often there’s something much stranger at play.
At first glance, your role in DEAD LETTER DEPT. might seem straightforward. You simply retype addresses and messages on undelivered mail—a simple data entry task, right? Yet, as you dive in, some letters begin to raise red flags. You can’t shake the feeling that some of these messages are oddly personal, maybe even directed at you.
Alone in the grim confines of the warehouse, your only connection to the outside world is the very mail you’re tasked with sorting. As the work drags on, the atmosphere becomes unsettling and dreamlike. The letters start to weave strange narratives, and the paranoia creeps in—you’re convinced you’re being watched. Sure, paying rent is important, but is it worth sacrificing your peace of mind?
The game blends a typing-style gameplay where you input prompts to unravel damaged images and unveil the backstories of those who lost their correspondence. Each playthrough offers a unique experience, promising countless letters full of secrets waiting to be unearthed. It’s an exercise in voyeurism—how far would you go to satisfy your curiosity, even as a shiver runs down your spine?
For those intrigued by the idea of rifling through others’ mail, DEAD LETTER DEPT. will be available soon. If you’re keen to try it out beforehand, there’s already a demo on Steam. But if you’re like me and prefer to wait for the full experience, the wait isn’t too long. Just a few more weeks and it’ll be ready to dive into.
