Baroque Decay Games has released a free demo for Catechesis on PC via Steam.
The full game is planned for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and PC, with its release date still to be announced.
A Possessed Boy Caught Between Kindness and Catastrophe
Catechesis follows Daniel, a young man from an alternative religion who becomes possessed by a demon.
The twist is brutal: every act of kindness he performs opens a portal to Hell.
To save his grandfather without unleashing eternal fire on the world, Daniel must juggle two lives.
By day, he attends school and works like any normal teen.
By night, he descends into dungeons to battle infernal creatures and keep the darkness at bay.
Horror RPG With Stealth, Combat and Exploration
Catechesis blends exploration, stealth and strategic combat into a tense horror experience.
Players will:
- Sneak past enemies using sound and light detection
- Fight demons with melee and ranged weapons
- Use dual sighting systems and dodge mechanics
- Explore a city full of secrets, hidden passages and ancient religious mysteries
Flashlights and candles become essential tools for uncovering resources and navigating the shadows.
A Story Told Through Anime Style Scenes
The game features a narrative driven structure with:
- Captivating characters
- Anime inspired cutscenes
- Original illustrations
- A soundtrack by Michael “Garoad” Kelly, known for VA‑11 Hall‑A and Yuppie Psycho
It is a horror tale with emotional weight, stylish presentation and a strong sense of atmosphere.
A Double Life With High Stakes
The day and night cycle shapes the entire experience.
Daniel’s daytime responsibilities build relationships and uncover clues, while nighttime dungeon crawling forces him to confront the demonic corruption tied to his own soul.
Every choice pushes him closer to salvation or disaster.
Main Features
- Engaging narrative with anime style scenes and original art
- Advanced stealth with sound and light detection
- Day and night cycle with school, work and dungeon exploration
- Strategic combat with melee, ranged weapons and dodging
- Soundtrack by Garoad
- Detailed exploration using light based tools
- A world filled with secrets, demons and moral tension