Violet

Violet

OneManOnly Studios · May 15, 2024 · Adventure, Action, Puzzle, Exploration, Hidden Object

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Mostly Positive71% · 52 📈 Making a comeback 81%
Best price
$18.99
lowest tracked $9.49
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Violet price by region

Violet costs £15.89 in the United Kingdom, €18.49 in Europe (EUR), $18.99 in the United States, $18.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$24.79 in Canada, NZ$27.49 in New Zealand, A$27.95 in Australia, R$47.99 in Brazil and zł86.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Violet offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £15.89 £15.89 — 1
Europe (EUR) €18.49 €18.49 — 1
United Statesyour region $18.99 $18.99 — 1
Georgia (USD) $18.99 $18.99 — 1
Canada CA$24.79 CA$24.79 — 1
New Zealand NZ$27.49 NZ$27.49 — 1
Australia A$27.95 A$27.95 — 1
Brazil R$47.99 R$47.99 — 1
Poland zł86.99 zł86.99 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Violet

✦ AI summary

Violet is a psychological survival horror prequel that unveils the dark legacy of Catherine Markwell 20 years before the events of TRAUMA Broken Paradise through puzzle-solving, atmospheric tension, and multiple perspectives in the cursed town of Siren's Well. With seven different endings determined by your choices and intellect rather than reflexes, you'll navigate eerie exploration and riddles that test your mind as your greatest weapon against the shadowed horrors lurking in silence.

Unveil the Secrets of Catherine Markwell in Violet: A Prelude to TRAUMA Broken Paradise



THIS IS NOT A WALKING SIMULATOR GAME

🎭What is Psychological Survival Horror?]🩸



🎭 Psychological Horror – A subgenre of horror that focuses on the player’s mind, creating fear through tension, atmosphere, and storytelling. Instead of relying on direct jump scares, it explores deep themes like paranoia, insanity, and the unknown, making the player question reality within the game.

🩸 Survival Horror – A genre centered on surviving against terror, where resources are limited, and every decision matters. The player must face terrifying threats, either through combat or specific mechanics to fight back. Fear comes not only from the enemies but also from the character’s vulnerability and constant tension.

Both genres can blend, creating unique experiences where the player not only survives but also feels the psychological weight of horror. 👁️

The Markwell Legacy Awaits:
Travel 20 years before the harrowing events of TRAUMA Broken Paradise and immerse yourself in the shadowed past of Catherine Markwell. Her role in Siren's Well's dark tale is one you must unravel. 🕵️‍♀️

A Prelude to a Silent Nightmare:


Experience the eerie stillness that precedes the calamity of TRAUMA Broken Paradise. Guide Catherine through an unsettling journey where every corner hides an enigma, and every moment tests your perception. 🌙

Explore Through Four Unique Perspectives:

Catherine Markwell's Journey
Daniella Markwell's Fate
Hisoka Ayumi's Enigma
Fumihiro Akio's Plight

Immerse Yourself in a Psychological Thriller:


In Violet, tension builds not through cheap jumpscares but through a calculated atmosphere where silence is as terrifying as the unknown. The world of Siren's Well is not one of fast-paced action but of eerie exploration, where the real horror lies in the quiet, oppressive weight of the past—and the puzzles that guard its secrets. 🔍

Unlock the Dark Mysteries of the Past:


Inspired by the best of psychological horror, Violet offers a maze of riddles and hidden truths. Delve into a labyrinth of lore, where each discovery brings you closer to understanding the cursed legacy of the Markwell family. 📜

Survive Through Wit and Will:


Solve intricate puzzles, gather vital resources, and outsmart the horrors that linger in the shadows. In Violet, your mind is your greatest weapon, as you navigate the mysteries of Siren's Well and uncover its darkest corners. 🧠

Choose Your Path and Unravel the Fate of Catherine:


With 7 possible endings and over 20 unlockable outfits, every choice matters. But the true question is: can you solve the riddles in time to escape the fate that awaits? 👗

A Journey for True Horror Enthusiasts:


Violet is crafted with the love of classic survival horror, offering an experience that challenges not just your reflexes, but your intellect. This is a game for those who seek to unravel the quiet terror of a carefully crafted world. 💀

The Descent Begins Now:


Are you ready to face the calm dread that hides beneath the surface of Siren's Well? In Violet, there’s no rush, but the secrets you uncover may be the only way to survive the nightmare yet to come. 🕳️

Violet — game info

Platforms
Windows, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Not recommended Jan 11, 2026
everything looks fantastic. the lighting, atmosphere, especially the protagonist. same thing with the sound. that soundtrack is phenomenal, i bought it as soon as i heard it. unfortunately the gameplay isn't. its extremely boring. your just walking around a dark forest and can't see much at all including yourself. all doors are locked at first until you reach the castle. at the castle grounds something in the dark is trying to kill you that you can barley see, then you randomly die soon after. no weapons or health to pick up. i would not call this survival horror more like " dark walking simulator". game never explains on what your supposed to do. most games i understand that want you to figure it out, but this is completely different. I just can't recommend this.... except for the soundtrack.
5 found this helpful
Recommended Jun 13, 2025
great and awesome game, good puzzles and great story, reminds me alot of the older 90s games like silent hill and resident evil
4 found this helpful
Recommended Nov 2, 2025
its not a bad game but its not great either, also thanks to unreal engine for crashing the game every time in the final boss area, music was really good 6/10
2 found this helpful
Recommended Mar 30, 2026
Good Game. Really good Soundtrack in game. Graphics are good, gameplay is ok. A "type of combat" exist. (FYI, this is not an action survival horror, more of a puzzle horror) There are some really hard puzzles, but they are optional. Game offers 7 endings (I've done 5 of them)
1 found this helpful
Not recommended May 10, 2026
the best thing i can say about the game is that it runs well it is well optimized to some extent because there are certain crashes. Other than that the idea of how the game was executed weas poorly the way the world is made and how you are expected to find certain things you can walk aimlessly and blind or miss stuff really easy and be lost for hours. most of my playtime was being lost because while everything to be done was in the castle for one reason or other developer thought it was good to put a key or a note that i need outside the castle at the end of the map far away of the castle or stuff like that really was not good level of puzzle design.
Recommended Apr 4, 2026
Although at first i was a bit sceptical with this game at first i didn't really like it but actually it grew on me somewhat the visuals are really good and wish ray traceing and dlss being supported its vary good looking and smooth occasionally I did get crashes but the developer already knows and it working on fixing these and any other glitches that have happened in the past it is regularly kept up to date with improvements and is vary nice to see a game getting supported like this as for gameplay it's decent but can get a little tedious at times sometimes you will spend a lot of time backtracking and not knowing where to pick stuff up and i had to refer to a guide at some points as for the horror it's not particularly scary just depends where you are someparts can catch you off guard and can give you a jump but its occasional atmosphere really sells it and plus there is crafting and a type of combat but not vary intense and if you don't like riddles or puzzles, you can set it to easy separate to gameplay difficulty, which is quite nice to have that choice and the story is a bit hard to get at first i don't fully get it myself honestly but you play as multiple characters that cro…

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