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Katharsi

Katharsi is a puzzle adventure set in a corrupted Byzantine cathedral. With the help of your companion, cleanse and illuminate the path in front of you by harnessing the power of the light. Solve the puzzles that block your path and reveal the truth behind this story.

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Developer
Team Countdown
Publisher
Breda University of Applied Sciences
Release
June 12, 2025
1 year and 50 days ago
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Positive29 reviews82.8%

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About the Game

Explore the depths of the cathedral on your mission to eradicate the plague in this puzzle adventure game. Make your way towards the final chamber as you uncover the mysteries behind your companion and the cathedral around you. 

Key Features 

  • Explore a Byzantine era cathedral which has been corrupted by the plague  

  • Solve light-based puzzles and use the light to cleanse the cathedral  

  • Work together with your companion to overcome obstacles 

  • Reveal the truth behind the plague and your companion 

About the Development Team 

This game is being developed by a team of 15 third-year students at Breda University of Applied Sciences. The game will fully release in June.

After the game's final update, this game will no longer be supported by the developers.

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