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Mayfly

Backyard Zoo

Mayfly

Mayfly is a story-rich, quiet horror set aboard a narrowboat in Northern England. A short psychological horror experience focused on exploration, story and atmosphere. Search a detailed, highly explorable narrowboat setting that evolves as the mystery unfolds. Uncover clues and memories amidst unsettling shifts in the environment around you. Solve puzzles to guide Caroline on her journey to be reunited with her husband Robert.

Released
30 September 2026
Developer
Backyard Zoo
Publisher
Backyard Zoo
Engine
Unity
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genres
Adventure · Indie

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A story-rich, quiet horror set aboard a narrowboat in Northern England. Follow Caroline Miller's descent into an increasingly twisted reality as she searches for her missing husband.

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Reviews and languages

1 languages in the interface, 1 of them with full voice acting. English is supported, with full voice acting.

Publisher's content notice

Themes of isolation and loneliness. Some references to depression, mourning and loss

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