Whispers of the Tallgrass
An atmospheric first-person survival horror set in an abandoned industrial wasteland overtaken by tall grass. Listen closely to the mysterious sounds of the night, hide from a relentless predator, scavenge for key items, uncover the secrets of this place, and find a way to escape.
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Whispers of the Tallgrass is an atmospheric first-person survival horror set in an abandoned industrial wasteland overtaken by towering grass. Among rusting structures, derelict facilities, and overgrown pathways, something lurks in the tall grass, hunting you down. To survive, you must explore the area, scavenge for useful items, piece together what’s happening through scattered notes, and find a way to escape.
FEATURES
🎧 A variety of mysterious and frightening sounds of the night
The night is filled with many sounds — listen carefully, trying to recognize among them those that hide danger.
🕵️♂️ An relentless predator that tracks you using sight, hearing, and smell
You will have to think through your route in advance, keep moving constantly, and at the same time try to remain as hidden as possible.
🌾 Wild thickets of giant grass as both shelter and a source of danger
Use the dense overgrowth to hide, but remember: what conceals you may also conceal your pursuer.
🏭 The setting of an abandoned industrial wasteland
Explore grim deserted industrial sites in search of key items necessary for escape.
🌀 An anomalous zone
The tall grass hides not only the predator, but also strange anomalies, encounters with which lead to unforeseen consequences.
🚪 Several escape paths and outcomes
Your discoveries and decisions will determine the outcome, depending on what you find and what risks you are willing to take.
🎲 Randomized item placement
Key items are placed differently in each playthroug, creating your own unique personal experience.
📖 Understanding what is happening depends on your attentiveness
Find notes and tablets left by others to piece together the puzzle of the events unfolding here.
💾 Limited saves
Progress is saved only in certain places, giving each decision additional weight and tension.
