Dark Hours is a cooperative survival horror game developed by Piece of Cake Studios, offering up to four players a tense blend of heist mechanics and supernatural threats. The game is set to release on PC on October 24, 2024, delivering a unique mix of stealth, strategy, and teamwork in a procedurally generated environment.
Gameplay and Visuals
Players take on the role of thieves whose planned heist is disrupted by a demonic entity. The gameplay focuses on both stealing valuable items and surviving escalating supernatural dangers. Each session features a procedurally generated building, requiring players to adapt their approach and cooperate closely to overcome shifting obstacles and threats. Stealth and sound management are crucial, as making noise can attract the creature hunting the team.
Main Characters and Setting
Playable characters are depicted as thieves in balaclavas and tactical gear, reflecting the game’s focus on infiltration and stealth. The setting centers around an auction house overtaken by a supernatural force, challenging players to either escape before dawn or survive until morning.
Confirmed Features
- Co-op gameplay for 1-4 players, emphasizing teamwork and survival
- Procedurally generated environments for high replayability
- Stealth-based mechanics and sound management
- Equipment management, including lock-picking sets, hacking devices, and more
- Multiple difficulty modes: Normal, Hard, and Nightmare
- Option to steal valuables while avoiding detection
- Escalating supernatural threats as the night progresses
- Playable character customization and unlockable items
Release Info
Dark Hours is set to release on October 24, 2024, for PC. The game is currently available in Early Access, with updates expanding content and gameplay options.
With its blend of cooperative strategy and horror, Dark Hours offers a challenging experience for players seeking both teamwork and tension in a supernatural setting.
