Casting Whispers

Sound is your only hope for survival in this first-person psychological horror game. Investigate the mysteries of an apartment block in 1960s America terrorized by a cosmic horror, as you try to save your lost mentor… and yourself.

Steam

ABOUT CASTING WHISPERS

Casting Whispers is a first-person psychological horror game where sound is your greatest tool. Investigate the paranormal events that plague a city in 1960s America. Shut your eyes. Trust your senses. Listen to the darkness.

THE PAST DOESN’T DIE, IT ECHOES…

1961. Corburgh, Connecticut, USA. An old industrial city plagued by urban legends, the sins of its past, and unexplained phenomena. For Victoria, a lab assistant working in the field of psychic and mental psychology known as Extra-Sensory Perception (ESP), Corburgh was always home. A place to study and learn.

But tonight, something is very wrong with her trusted mentor, Professor Henry Zubringer. Something lies in wait at his apartment building. Something that has sat hidden in the heart of Corburgh for a very long time. Enter the shadows within 1195 Norman Ave., investigate what happened there, and try to save your friend... and yourself.

LISTEN FOR THE TRUTH. LISTEN FOR SURVIVAL.

What was that noise? Press and hold ‘Listen’ to shut your eyes, calm your mind, and focus your hearing. The Listening feature can be used to eavesdrop on secret conversations behind doors, find hidden mechanisms, and hear that which cannot be seen. Use it to make new discoveries, piece together the full mystery, and survive the entity that stalks you.

Casting Whispers features a single-player linear narrative across 6–8 hours of gameplay, set in claustrophobic environments steeped in Americana and Lovecraftian influence. You can unlock multiple endings depending on chance or your own choices, some of which aren’t entirely obvious. How many will you dare to find?

SPECIAL THANKS

“Casting Whispers is a proud indie project, created by a solo developer and fully voiced by union talent. I could not have made Casting Whispers without the help of those who gave advice and collaborated with me. It has been a joy to make. Thank you!” — Lantern Bay

Key Features:

  • First-Person Psychological Horror: Casting Whispers is developed by solo indie developer Lantern Bay. Drawing from his experience working on game audio for League of Legends, Westworld Awakening, Horizon Zero Dawn, and more, Casting Whispers utilizes sound and hearing to create a uniquely atmospheric, immersive horror experience.

  • Corburgh, 1961: Set in an American city plagued by the sins of its past, its environmental and narrative designs are inspired by Americana and Lovecraftian tales. What secrets lie in the shadows of this old industrial city?

  • Investigate Paranormal Phenomena: A malevolent entity stalks the darkness at 1195 Norman Ave. Make discoveries, piece together the full mystery of Professor Henry’s disappearance, and survive that which hunts you. 

  • Listen For The Truth, Listen For Survival: Shut your eyes, calm your mind, and listen to the darkness. The Listening feature can be used to eavesdrop on secret conversations behind doors, find hidden mechanisms, and hear that which cannot be seen.

  • Multiple Endings: This single-player linear narrative unfolds across 6–8 hours of gameplay, with multiple endings that can be unlocked depending on chance or your own choices. How many endings will you dare to find?

  • Sounds of Terror: Music by Ed Lima, violin solos by Kim Levin, full voice acting by union talent, and original sound design by Lantern Bay combine to deliver a terrifying soundscape that will keep players on the edge of their seats. The soundtrack takes inspiration from film noir, Bernard Herman, and 1960s cinema, and was recorded with era-appropriate equipment while incorporating more modern synthetic elements during more surreal moments for intense immersion.

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