{"product_id":"stygian-reign-of-the-old-ones-pc-steam","title":"Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones - PC (Steam)","description":"\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA different kind of RPG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003eStygian: Reign of the Old Ones is a narrative-driven horror CRPG inspired by the pen-and-paper classic Call of Cthulhu and the works of H.P. Lovecraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003eAfter the Black Day, the city of Arkham was torn from the Earth and cast into an alien realm under unfamiliar stars. What remains is a city cut off from reality, where cults have risen openly, crime has filled the vacuum of power, and much of the population has already lost their minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003eYou are one of the few who survived — following the trail of a mysterious figure known as the Dismal Man, searching for answers in a place that no longer obeys any familiar rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bb_img_ctn\"\u003e\u003cvideo class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/779290\/extras\/6f14f07b1a6f747e2646bf5b3a25b7ea.poster.avif?t=1782219398\" width=\"1170\" height=\"518\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/779290\/extras\/6f14f07b1a6f747e2646bf5b3a25b7ea.webm?t=1782219398\" type=\"video\/webm; codecs=vp9\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/779290\/extras\/6f14f07b1a6f747e2646bf5b3a25b7ea.mp4?t=1782219398\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Lovecraftian story that goes beyond\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eStygian\u003c\/i\u003e draws heavily from the works of H.P. Lovecraft, but it doesn’t stop at references. It builds on them. Familiar ideas are expanded, unanswered questions are explored, and new stories emerge from the same foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefine who you are — and stay true to it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eStygian\u003c\/i\u003e puts role-playing at the center of the experience. Your belief system, whether humanistic, nihilistic, rational, religious, or esoteric,  influences how you see the world and how the world responds to you. Staying true to it can even help you recover sanity, while going against it may come at a cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003eYou begin with one of eight character archetypes, each defining your origin, starting skills, and approach to the world, from Academics and Aristocrats to Criminals, Occultists, and Soldiers. These choices shape your strengths, open unique dialogue options, and determine how your journey unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bb_img_ctn\"\u003e\u003cvideo class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/779290\/extras\/49a26cd58a64262abc9b9c25fa4a3213.poster.avif?t=1782219398\" width=\"1170\" height=\"518\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/779290\/extras\/49a26cd58a64262abc9b9c25fa4a3213.webm?t=1782219398\" type=\"video\/webm; codecs=vp9\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/779290\/extras\/49a26cd58a64262abc9b9c25fa4a3213.mp4?t=1782219398\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnusual companions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003eYou won’t be alone in what remains of Arkham. A host of strange companions can join your ill-starred journey — from isolated, otherworldly beings to figures shaped by the horrors of the past. Each brings their own perspective on your actions and the world around you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical combat with consequences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003eCombat in \u003ci\u003eStygian\u003c\/i\u003e is turn-based and deliberate. Positioning and movement matter, and careless placement can quickly leave your characters exposed. Encounters are dangerous, and preparation is limited. Consumables are powerful but scarce, often carrying long-term drawbacks such as addiction. Magic offers another option, but using it comes at the cost of your sanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003eFights can be won through planning and control, but not every encounter is worth taking. Combat is just one part of the experience, and sometimes the better choice is to avoid it altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bb_img_ctn\"\u003e\u003cvideo class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/779290\/extras\/f96f5944fb294ec047894df4008cb065.poster.avif?t=1782219398\" width=\"1170\" height=\"518\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/779290\/extras\/f96f5944fb294ec047894df4008cb065.webm?t=1782219398\" type=\"video\/webm; codecs=vp9\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/779290\/extras\/f96f5944fb294ec047894df4008cb065.mp4?t=1782219398\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"bb_tag\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"bb_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoice-driven role-playing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003eDialogue, skills, and decisions shape how events unfold. Many situations have multiple solutions, and choices can permanently close off paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSanity as a core gameplay system\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003eYour mental state affects perception, dialogue, and available actions. Losing sanity doesn’t just punish you, it can unlock new options and change how the game unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelief system with real impact\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003eYour worldview influences interactions, dialogue, and how you recover sanity, adding depth to character development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple approaches to encounters\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003eCombat is not the only solution. Dialogue, skills, and avoidance are often viable, and sometimes safer alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn-based tactical combat\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003eEngage in position-based combat where planning and resource management matter, but every fight carries risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower comes at a cost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003eMagic drains sanity, while substances and alcohol provide temporary benefits at the risk of addiction and long-term consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanions with permanent consequences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003eRecruit unusual allies who assist in combat and exploration, but they can be lost, killed, or become unavailable based on your decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul class=\"bb_ul\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLovecraftian themes expanded into new stories\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bb_paragraph\"\u003eInspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, the game builds on familiar ideas to create its own interpretations and narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fulqrum Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Standard \/ GLOBAL","offer_id":46771901792417,"sku":"779290-GLOBAL","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/4753\/9873\/files\/capsule_616x353_2x_57c04758-6c8e-43ae-b464-b87faa168a7d.jpg?v=1785308299","url":"https:\/\/playzoomi.com\/pl\/products\/stygian-reign-of-the-old-ones-pc-steam","provider":"PlayZoomi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}