Whispers of the Hourglass
In this puzzle adventure game, you awaken as a ghost after your mysterious death, drawn to the relics of a forgotten war between thieves and pirates. Shift between timelines to uncover the truth behind the war and your demise.
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13 itemsAbout the Game
In this puzzle adventure game you explore and solve puzzles to uncover a story about a time-traveling death, rooted in an old medieval rivalry, told through panels and poems.
Atmospheric, Puzzle Focused Gameplay
Thoughtful exploration, rich storytelling and puzzle solving.
Interact with the Past as a Ghost
You can’t speak. You can’t be seen. But you can affect the world. Solve puzzles by influencing objects and environments across time.
Two Timelines, One Mystery
Explore both modern and medieval versions of the same city. Unravel a mystery shaped by centuries-old rivalry.
The Curse That Won’t Let Go
Discover the origin of a time warping curse born from desperation, and follow the path of an ancient rivalry between thieves and pirates.
Stylized Comic Panel Cutscenes
Dive into a unique visual narrative told through comic book panels.
Will you escape the curse… or remain just a whisper?
