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Cult of Dawn

Attempt to survive as a mysterious event strips away the bounds of reality itself in Cult of Dawn, an "RE4-Like" inspired by classic survival horror titles of the 90s and early 2000s. Features tank controls, sanity FX, free, fixed, & over the shoulder camera angles, inventory management & more.

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January 17, 2026
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Attempt to survive as a mysterious event strips away the bounds of reality itself in Cult of Dawn, A mechanical reproduction of 2005-era tension and a third person, "RE4-Like" horror adventure inspired by the classic survival horror titles starting with the 90s and ending in the 2000s. Featuring sanity effects, over the shoulder tank controls, old school inventory management, save stations and more.

* Fight off mysterious entities while exploring a variety of locations, from an abandoned mansion to labyrinthine cultist lair, desolate woods, and more, all in a semi-open, puzzle box-style world that loops back in on itself

* Over 100 fourth wall-breaking sanity effects

* Classic survival horror controls with a modern twist: third person controls when moving, over the shoulder when aiming

* Inventory management and limited save station locations, and the purchase and selling of items from the undead shopkeep

* Running is sometimes the best option to conserve ammo and supplies