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Deathbloom: Chapter 1

Inspired by classic survival horror. Bachman Manor sprawls into a maze of corridors, bedrooms, foyers, and more. Filled with puzzles, traps, and hidden passageways that explore the secrets of its dark history and occupants.

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May 16, 2019
7 years and 80 days ago
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About the Game

Deathbloom: Chapter 1 is the first half of the Bachman Manor story, inspired by the classics of survival horror.

Classic Survival Horror

  • Check and mark your map while exploring the vast Bachman Manor and surrounding estate.
  • Look for items, keys, and solve cryptic riddles to advance through its dark halls.
  • Arm yourself with anything you can find to stay alive, from modern weapons to medieval ones.
  • Search for supplies, secrets areas, and letters to increase your chances of survival.
  • Numb Bodies, Feral Dogs, Dollfaces, Starved, “The Bloody Woman”, and “Samual” are residents that will keep you running for your life and looking over your shoulder.
  • Learn of your mysterious friend “Christina” while she helps you along the way.
  • Discover “Deathbloom” and be pulled into a world between life and death.

The Manor

The Manor and surrounding properties sprawl into a maze of corridors, bedrooms, foyers, libraries, studies, galleries, gardens, and more.
Filled with puzzles, traps, and hidden passageways that keep the player exploring and solving the secrets of the Manor.

The Guests

You are not alone, the occupants and even manifestations of the Manor itself keep the player running, hiding, or fighting for their life.