The Séance of Blake Manor (2025)

The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.

Puzzle Adventure Mystery violence bloody detective interactive fiction murder drugs dark investigation 3d comics supernatural narrative-drivenXbox Series X|S, Linux, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5

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GuardianKeith StuartOct 20255/5 stars
An atmospheric folk-horror adventure combines colonial guilt, spiritualism and supernatural chills in a tale of secrets and seances on Ireland's haunted west coast
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GameSpewKim SnaithOct 202510/10
Without a doubt one of my favourite experiences of 2025, The Séance of Blake Manor is a rich and beautiful narrative puzzle game where you're fully in charge of your own detective work. Blending together stellar storytelling with Irish folklore and spooky mysteries, it's a game that's going to stay with me for a long time to come.
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The A.V. ClubBee Wertheimer Nov 20259.7/10
With its one-of-a-kind charm and narrative chops, The Séance of Blake Manor is a master class in the detective genre and a delicious supernatural treat for the exact kind of freak I am.
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GamesCreedMaisie ScottOct 20253.5/5
The Séance of Blake Manor is not just a mystery; it’s also a look at guilt, faith, and the ghosts that history leaves behind. The structure of solving a mystery is satisfying, but the real power of the work lies in the emotional and cultural depth beneath it. The story goes far beyond being a ghost story because of its themes of colonial exploitation and lost identity. The supernatural parts give it an otherworldly feel that stays with you long after the credits roll.
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PC GamerKerry BrunskillNov 202587/100
This enthralling mystery quickly had me in its ghostly grip and refused to let go.
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About the game

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Linux, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Developer: Spooky Doorway
Publisher: Raw Fury
Released: October 27, 2025
Modes: Single player
Perspective: First person
Engine: Unity 2022
Time to beat: 22 h main story

IGDB rating 8.3/10 from 11 ratings.

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