- Developed by solo developer Kate, a hand-drawn mystery exploring 8 chapters and 6 worlds
- A point-and-click adventure where coziness and creepiness coexist in a deserted village
Solo developer Kate (alias Galactic Ghosty) and publisher Iceberg Interactive announced that they will release the hand-drawn point-and-click mystery adventure ‘Allogloom’ on Steam on October 13.
The player takes on the role of the protagonist Nora and tracks down the secrets of ‘Gruesome Grove,’ where residents are disappearing one by one and mysterious moths are watching every corner of the village.
In particular, you must explore a meticulously hand-drawn village through eight chapters, collect clues, and investigate strange artifacts left by the vanished residents, while unraveling the mysteries hidden in six interconnected worlds one by one.
Cozy on the outside, but a slowly approaching fear
At first glance, the new horror game ‘Allogroom’ evokes a warm and lovely fairytale world. However, as exploration deepens, the brutal darkness hidden behind the peaceful scenery gradually reveals itself, heightening the player’s tension.
As the protagonist Nora tracks down the truth hidden behind the village’s tragic past, players experience both peaceful exploration and a psychological tension that could erupt at any moment. The unique atmosphere created by the intricate interplay of these two contrasting emotions is the highlight of this work.
The puzzles are also designed to require observation skills and curiosity rather than simple trial and error. The village’s traditions and the residents’ stories are closely intertwined with the puzzles, and players can approach the truth of the case in various ways, such as combining items, negotiating with NPCs, and investigating strange artifacts.
Eye-catching hand-drawn dark fantasy world
The greatest charm of the work is the hand-drawn art created by developer Kate herself. From the backgrounds and characters to the various creatures, everything was handcrafted one by one to complete a unique aesthetic.
Unlike the cute and comfortable first impression given by the colorful hues, the work is deeply infused with the bizarreness and horror elements characteristic of dark fantasy.
Just like the genre tags registered on Steam, psychological horror, surrealism, and dark humor are in perfect harmony, and the strange anxiety that strikes in an instant drives the game’s unique and unrivaled atmosphere.
The Long Journey of a Solo Developer Mastered Through Self-Study
Galaxy Hosty is an independent studio run by Kate, an artist and developer with a unique sensibility. Her first commercial title and a flagship work that embodies the identity of the development label, “Allogroom,” is garnering attention as a project that has achieved high quality through a long development process.
Kate, who has always loved the mystery genre, built the world of ‘Groosome Grove’ over several years by self-taught herself illustration, game design, scenario writing, and animation. During the development process, a small number of collaborators contributed to certain areas.
100% Positive Demo Reviews… Enthusiastic Praise from Fran Bow Fans
The free Steam demo released ahead of launch is receiving a positive response for its hand-drawn visuals and unique atmosphere.
The demo is currently receiving a ‘positive’ rating on Steam, with all 25 reviews being positive. Users are looking forward to the official release, leaving comments such as, “I was able to feel the ‘Fran Bow’ vibe I’ve been waiting for again,” and “I was completely immersed in the world even with just the short demo.”
Overseas media outlet GamingOnLinux also introduced it as a game worth adding to your wishlist, describing it as “a work that leaves a strong impression with its hand-drawn artwork alone.”
‘Allogroom,’ which follows a series of disappearances in a small town, is a mystery adventure that exquisitely combines the warm sensibility characteristic of hand-drawn art with psychological horror. Based on the positive reviews proven in the demo version, attention is focused on whether it can maintain good ratings after its official release on October 13.
Information regarding ‘Allogloom’
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Developer | Galactic Ghosty (Kate, solo developer) |
| Publisher | Iceberg Interactive |
| Genre | Point-and-click mystery adventure |
| Release platform | PC (Steam) |
| Official release date | October 13, 2026 |
| Content composition | 8 chapters, 6 worlds |
| Art style | Hand-painted |
| Steam Review (Demo) | Positive (100%, 25 cases) |
| Official Channel | Official Website, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Discord |
| Steam Page | Shortcut |
| Demo Page | Shortcut |
