Obsidian Moon Revealed: A Lovecraftian Noir Detective Thriller Giving 'Madness' a Whole New Meaning

Here’s the thing about detective games these days: far too many hold your hand like you’re a clueless toddler in need of constant tips. Obsidian Moon breaks away from that cliché. Lost Cabinet Games hands you a pile of clues, slaps you on the back, and says, “Good luck, don’t lose your mind out there.” And honestly, it’s refreshing.

Players are tasked with solving ten murder cases tangled up in a sinister cult scheme that promises ritual bloodshed, supernatural nightmares, and yes, the return of an ancient, ominous entity. Through its heavy mix of Lovecraftian horror and Mediterranean mythologies, the game offers a storytelling experience soaked in dread and curiosity.

Oh, and did we mention the choices? Because every decision you make leaves a scar (and no, that’s not hyperbole). Whether it’s interrogating suspects or deciding not to use your trusty magnum to pry out confessions (seriously, chill with the gun), every action comes with consequences that slowly chip away at Carter’s psyche.

Gameplay Features You’ll Obsess Over

Think you’ve seen it all in detective games? Obsidian Moon might prove otherwise. Here are the standout features that’ll have you brewing pots of coffee for late-night sessions:

• Player-Driven Investigations

Forget being spoon-fed hints. You’re free to piece together clues using forensic reports, criminal records, and sharp intuition. Or, you know, you can mess it all up. Up to you.

• Branching Narratives with Real Stakes

Stability or self-destruction? Every clue you follow has its price. Will it edge you closer to the truth or further into madness? (Spoiler alert: probably both.)

• Genre-Bending Mechanics

Imagine Stacklands meets Cultist Simulator with some Papers, Please. Add in classic point-and-click adventures. It’s a wild mashup that somehow works.

• Noir to the Core

Toggle on a hardcore permadeath mode or enjoy the immersive Noir black-and-white filter. Why just feel dread when you can see it in grayscale?

• Multi-Layered Storytelling

The narrative switches between Carter (your hot mess of a detective), Chief O’Hara (we swear she’s trying her best), and “The Kid” (the bubbling naïve optimism we’re all jealous of).

Why Should You Care About Obsidian Moon?

Because this isn’t just a detective game—it’s a full-on psychological experiment in how far you’ll go to unravel a mystery before losing your moral compass (and mind). It’s the perfect balance of challenge, storytelling, and unrelenting dread. If you’re tired of cookie-cutter crime games or safe narrative adventures, Obsidian Moon feels like a dare you can’t refuse.

And the inspiration? Oh, just casual Lovecraftian horror infused with Mediterranean mythologies. No big deal.

Lost Cabinet Games has even tossed in a hardcore mode for masochists who think Carter isn’t unraveling fast enough already. If you’re the type who prefers tension over guarantees, mark this game on your wishlist.

Coming Soon to Steam

The game launches exclusively on PC via Steam. No official release date yet, but the announcement trailer has officially thrown our expectations through the roof. Whether you’re a fan of point-and-click detective adventures or just want to feel existential dread from the comfort of your desk chair, Obsidian Moon is shaping up to be worth the wait.

Start brewing the strongest batch of coffee you can find because this game is going to demand your full attention (and probably your sanity). Wishlist it now and prepare for the descent.