The Dark Rites of Arkham

The Dark Rites of Arkham is a dark pulp and click adventure where a classic detective story slowly devolves into a Lovecraftian nightmare. A ritualistic murder in a locked room sets the stage for a story in which Arkham's reality is torn apart, and the 17th-century past threatens the future of all humanity.

Investigation on the Edge of Reason

Detective Jack Foster returns to duty after a traumatic incident, expecting to solve a routine case of political blackmail. However, the investigation quickly spirals out of control when he encounters a murder that defies the laws of logic and physics. A sealed room, the absence of traces, and symbols of ancient cults cast doubt on any rational explanation and push Foster into the abyss of forbidden knowledge.

Together with their new partner, Harvey Whitman, an expert on occult cults, the detectives explore the dark streets of Arkham, interrogate suspicious witnesses, and gather evidence linking the present to the Salem Trials of 1693. Gradually, it becomes clear: this case is not just a crime, but part of a conspiracy capable of destroying the very fabric of reality.

Game features

• A dialogue-heavy pulp & click adventure.


• Classic puzzles using inventory.


• More than 90 detailed pixel locations.


• An atmospheric plot in the spirit of the works of H.P. Lovecraft.

Installation:
1. Unpack the archive (make sure the folder path has Latin characters only).
2. Run the game.