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The Forgotten Past

While investigating a forgotten factory, you uncover dark secrets, haunted machines, and a past that was never meant to be found. Strange visions, buried truths… and something watching from the shadows. Be careful, this place isn’t abandoned.

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Developer
The Midnight Crow
Publisher
Midnight Crow Studio
Release
November 28, 2025
247 days ago
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Positive29 reviews93.1%

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About the Game

Disclaimer: The base game includes Chapter One. Additional chapters will be available as DLC.

The Forgotten Past

Investigating in a forgotten factory. you uncover dark secrets, haunted machines, and a past that was never meant to be found, strange visions, and a truth that someone tried to bury. Just be careful, this place isn't abandoned

You didn’t come here for answers…
Your friend called you for a reason

After strange visions and a receiving a call from your friend, you arrive at a forgotten factory.
The place should be empty…
But you're never alone


Voices, echo through the speakers.
Something is watching

you were never meant to find this place.

Explore and discover The Forgotten Past

This is a story-driven horror experience where atmosphere and tension are everything.
when something happens, it's for a reason.
And it always leads deeper.

GrappyGun!

  • Pull and move heavy objects

  • Reach places over gaps or height up

  • Solve environmental puzzles

What Happened Here?

Hidden throughout the factory are old VHS tapes showing moments from before everything fell apart.
The machines. The testing. The thing they made.

You can also find Audio Logs, paper nodes and lots of hidden secrets to be uncovered

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