DracoXia Studio
The Gutter
Descend into 1801 China as an opium-addicted father who sold his daughter, now prowling a burned-out floating brothel for treasures. As you touch relics of the dead, violent memories reveal a sickening truth: the greatest monster in this tale has always been you.
- Released
- 2 September 2026
- Developer
- DracoXia Studio
- Publisher
- DracoXia Studio
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Genres
- Adventure · Indie
- 81%
- Steam reviews
- 26
- Achievements
The Gutter
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- Single player
The Gutter
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81% of 42 Steam reviews are positive. Valve labels that “Positive”.
3 languages in the interface, 0 of them with full voice acting. English is supported.
Publisher's content notice
This game contains the following adult content, please choose carefully: Drug Abuse: Artistically depicts the physical and psychological state of 19th-century opium addicts, including scenes of opium smoking and withdrawal symptoms, with no glorification or encouragement. Psychological Horror: Creates an oppressive atmosphere through claustrophobic environments, supernatural events, and moral dilemmas, featuring mild jump scares and psychological distress. Moral Controversy: The story involves selling one's child for survival, redemption, and karmic retribution, exploring deep guilt and the darker aspects of human nature. Violence Implications: Some scenes contain bloodstains, corpses, and non-realistic gore. Special Notes: All content serves historical reflection and narrative purposes, with no sexual exploitation or glorification of violence. Sensitive scenes (e.g., opium use) include health warnings and historical context annotations. Recommended for players aged 16+ with strong psychological resilience.
The Gutter