Scarlet Deer Inn, a dark medieval folk tale featuring real-life embroidery, from Attu Games and Aurakenn Games, has launched on Steam. On July 21, the game became available after 5 years of development.

The platformer is a somber tale featuring an unusual art technique: it features animations crafted from physically embroidered frames, which were then adjusted digitally. The hand-crafted characters embark on their adventures against the backdrop of hand-painted backgrounds, altogether creating a charming world, reminiscent of book illustrations.

The medieval-inspired adventure is set in a seemingly peaceful village, where daily life revolves around simple chores and idle gossip, yet dark secrets hide just beneath the surface. Elise, the game's protagonist, is an ordinary mother of two with no epic backstory, but circumstances will soon push her into terrifying situations far beyond her everyday life.

The game was created by Attu Games, a husband-and-wife team from the Czech Republic. The legendary medieval atmosphere is enhanced by folk music inspired by the Middle Ages and performed on traditional instruments, available on vinyl.

Take a look at the real-life embroidery created for the project:

The reception has been warm so far, with Very Positive reviews on Steam and an overall 89% positive rating. Players praise the game's art style, music, well-crafted platforming mechanic, and an interesting atmospheric story,

We've been following Scarlet Deer Inn since 2023, sharing with you some news and peculiar sneak peeks, such as the game's appealing main menu. In 2024, Scarlet Deer Inn's demo became available, and the final release date was revealed about a month ago.

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