In Egypt, 1923, a young archaeologist and her team enter a massive pharaoh's tomb that seals shut, awakening the ruler and his undead armies in total darkness. Shadows of Duat delivers old-school survival horror through an over-the-shoulder view, with players switching between four characters-the Archaeologist, Engineer, Mercenary, and Sage-each offering unique abilities and story perspectives. Navigate the colossal, labyrinthine tomb inspired by the Egyptian underworld from the Book of Gates, solving intricate puzzles via keen observation, dodging traps and curses, and confronting spooky enemies amid scarce ammo.
Exploration uncovers secrets, curiosities, and items across shifting corridors alive with threats signaled by sounds, murals, and statues. Multiple endings hinge on choices that affect character survival and humanity's fate. This PC indie action adventure challenges brave players who thrive on wits, tension, and unforgiving horror.
Egypt, 1923. A young archaeologist discovers the gigantic tomb of an unnamed pharaoh. As she and her team descend into the tomb, it seems to come alive and closes completely, plunging them into darkness. Pharaoh has awakened from his eternal sleep, as well as his armies who impatiently await his orders.
Shadows of Duat is an old school survival horror set in Egypt. An indie game with the essence of the classics of the genre, but modern gameplay, with realistic graphics, immersive sound and over-the-shoulder view. A difficult and terrifying challenge only for the bravest.
This story takes place entirely inside a colossal Egyptian tomb full of secrets to discover, puzzles, traps, curses and spooky enemies, which you will have to face through your wits, due to the shortage of ammunition.
There are 4 main characters that you can embody: the Archaeologist, the Engineer, the Mercenary and the Sage. Each one has their own unique abilities and will allow you to experience the story from a different point of view.
The game is full of references and curiosities from Ancient Egypt, since its levels are based on the Egyptian underworld described in the Book of Gates.
In the darkness of the tomb, you must be alert to every sound, every mural or statue, which will give you clues about the dangers lurking around every corner. The tomb is alive and sometimes the same corridor can lead to different places with new threats, so the tension is constant. The scary thing is not being alone in the dark. It's not being alone in the dark.
The puzzles will be a recurring mechanic and the keys to solving them are in the details. Your observation capacity and your ingenuity will be rewarded. But often to fail can mean suffering a fateful fate.
Shadows of Duat rewards exploration, as the labyrinthine paths of the tomb hold many secrets, curiosities, and even unique items.
There is no single way to end this adventure. There are multiple endings that you will be able to see depending on your decisions. Choose wisely, because the life or death of the characters and even the fate of humanity will depend on it.
