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Ritual Static

"Do you think a house can dream?" Ritual Static is a surreal first-person photography horror game following a young man in his childhood home the day before a big move.  Surf the television, sink into static, and rot in the dark.

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March 29, 2026
126 days ago
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"Do you think a house can dream?"

Ritual Static is a surreal first-person photography horror game following a young man in his childhood home the day before a big move. 

Use a digital camera to explore an ever-changing haunted house. Take pictures during the dreaming day and waking night. Surf the television, sink into static, and rot in the dark. 

Features:

  • Search for family keepsakes in perverse configurations

  • Meet eclectic characters in unique circumstances

  • Take pictures of beloved artifacts to feed an insatiable appetite

  • Celebrate loneliness with iconic television specials

  • Play a charmingly violent choose-your-own adventure game to blow off steam

Ritual Static is a short adventure experience with a heay focus on narrative and atmosphere. The game is about 90 minutes long.