Paradise Falls

Ten years ago, Dennis’s daughter, Ava, vanished during a trip to the town of Paradise Falls. Since that day, he has been haunted by intrusive thoughts and the terrifying suspicion that he was responsible. When Ava’s childhood drawings mysteriously reappear—defaced with cryptic messages—Dennis is drawn back to the now-submerged ruins of the town. In this watery purgatory, he encounters a congregation of zealots led by a radical pastor and a reality that shifts based on his own anxiety. To find Ava, Dennis must survive the town’s grotesque inhabitants and decide once and for all if he is a father seeking redemption or a monster facing his final penance. You play as Dennis, a man pushed to the very edge by his own mind. He is plagued by dark, intrusive thoughts; his nightmares and visions haunt his every waking moment, and his violent urges seem beyond his control. All he desires is peace, but the knife he wields is a constant, gruesome reminder of his torment; no matter how vigorously he washes it, the unsettling presence of blood never seems to fade. His misery began years ago: a single, horrific trip to Paradise Falls resulted in an unbearable tragedy when his daughter vanished, leaving him consumed by the darkest question—was he truly to blame? Now, an older, hardened man, Dennis is haunted by his daughter's drawings, now defaced with frantic writing demanding his return to the falls to save her. He obeys, seeking closure or perhaps final penance. He arrives ready to face the nightmares that plague this flooded, desolate town, but the ghosts and shadows no longer hold power over him. The only terror Dennis must vanquish is the darkness lurking within his own fractured mind.

Platforms

• PC

Game modes

• Single player

Themes

• Horror

100% of 19 Steam reviews are positive. Valve labels that “Positive”.

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

Publisher's content notice

Psychological Trauma: Depictions of intense guilt, paranoia, intrusive thoughts, and mental breakdown. Violence and Gore: Frequent, stylized depictions of blood, injuries, and scenes of implied violence related to the protagonist's past actions and current struggles (symbolized by the knife). Desolate and Disturbing Imagery: Extended periods of isolation, environmental decay, and unnerving supernatural or alien imagery (the demons/creatures). Child Loss/Missing Persons: Themes revolving around the loss or disappearance of a minor, which is central to the protagonist's guilt and motivation. Self-Harm/Suicidal Themes (Implied): Themes related to self-destructive behavior and seeking penance or final resolution for past actions. If you are sensitive to themes of intense personal trauma or graphic supernatural horror, please proceed with caution.