Lethe - Episode One
KoukouStudios · 2016 · Adventure, Indie, Action, Horror, First-Person
PC
Very Positive87% · 300
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About Lethe - Episode One
Overview
Lethe is a first person adventure with survival horror elements. Explore an atmospheric and frightening world and uncover the dark secrets of your origins.
Episodes
Each Episode is considered to be a stand-alone experience. Any future Episodes will expand upon Lethe's lore and backstory, but not necessarily the same protagonist's story.
Story
Crushed under the debts of his recently deceased step-father, Robert Dawn, a journalist with an unremarkable career, decides to hunt down his origins. Everything points to a quiet mining settlement. Shortly after his arrival, Robert comes into contact with an unknown substance and develops psychokinetic abilities that feed on his life energy. As tension rises, he is faced with another, even darker threat, quickly turning the trip into a terrifying battle for survival.
Features
- Stealth Gameplay: Run or hide to survive.
- Psychokinesis: Manipulate the environment and use it in your aid. But be careful! Your newly gained abilities can only affect inorganic objects.
- Quality Graphics: Immerse yourself in a highly detailed and horrifying world.
- Story: Lethe isn't your typical adventure game. Learning the story behind the places you'll visit, is entirely up to you.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Good Amnesia Vibe! Old Days when devs were developing good games. This one makes me feel bad for playing those assetflips from emika_games3 found this helpful
This game is captivating and beautifully crafted! 🌙 The mysterious story and immersive atmosphere kept me intrigued from start to finish. The artwork and sound design are fantastic, creating a truly haunting experience. Highly recommend for adventure and mystery lovers! 🕵️♀️1 found this helpful
Lethe – Episode One, developed by KoukouStudios in collaboration with Faber Interactive and published by Faber Interactive, is a first-person psychological horror game that attempts to blend traditional survival horror tension with a more introspective narrative. It tells the story of Robert Dawn, a journalist weighed down by financial struggle and personal regret, who ventures to a remote island to investigate an old mining settlement. What begins as a mundane investigation quickly descends into something far darker. The abandoned facilities and ominous tunnels conceal not only physical dangers but also echoes of a mysterious experiment that intertwines with Robert’s own fragmented past. The game’s title, referencing the Greek mythological river of forgetfulness, is an apt metaphor for its story—a journey through the shadows of memory and self-deception. From the moment you step onto the island, Lethe establishes a foreboding atmosphere that never loosens its grip. The visual presentation is hauntingly detailed, with decaying wooden bridges, labyrinthine tunnels, and rusted machinery all contributing to an oppressive sense of decay. The game’s lighting design does much of the hea…1 found this helpful
5-25-26 Good atmospheric game with walking sims elements. Good story telling and fun to explore. Nice game.
gg
This already old school game (I’ve played this in 2026) has many strong and weak points. It shines in its very good atmosphere, reminiscing of the first Amnesia, its interesting mechanics that remind you of Bioshock, good sound design and simple but cool environment puzzles. But the story is weak (I don’t know if a second part would make everything better) and sometimes the enemies are annoying.
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