Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 4289030 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 7 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $9.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $9.99 |
| Current price USD | $9.99 |
| Release date | Feb 15, 2026 |
| Developer | Inscape, GMedia |
| Publisher | GMedia |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Not available |
| Positive review percent | Not available |
| Positive reviews | 0 |
| Negative reviews | 0 |
| Total reviews | 0 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | 6 |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/4289030/ |
Short description
Originally released as The Dark Eye, this 1995 cult classic adapts Edgar Allan Poe's most macabre tales. Navigate a nightmarish world of uncanny stop-motion puppetry narrated by William S. Burroughs. Solve twisted puzzles and experience madness through the eyes of both murderer and victim.
About this game
Edgar Allan Poe’s Interactive Horror: 1995 Edition is the faithful restoration of the cult classic originally known as The Dark Eye. Developed by the legendary multimedia studio Inscape , this surreal first-person point-and-click horror adventure broke new ground in 1995 with its nightmare-fuel combination of stop-motion animation , video collage , and psychologically disturbing storytelling . Step into the fragmented minds of both victims and perpetrators as you relive Poe's most twisted tales: The Tell-Tale Heart , The Cask of Amontillado , and Berenice . Featuring narration by the iconic Beat writer William S. Burroughs and an uncanny visual aesthetic, the game explores madness, obsession, and guilt in a way few titles have dared to since. Gameplay in Interactive Horror revolves around narrative-driven exploration , environmental interaction , and perspective-shifting storylines . You’ll click through surreal environments , examine symbolic objects , and trigger cutscenes and monologues that reveal each character’s descent into madness. Some sequences require solving light contextual puzzles , but the true horror lies in the psychological unraveling, not in combat or traditional challenge. Now available again for the first time in decades, this re-release preserves the authentic original experience , optimized for modern systems. Key Features Three Classic Tales: Fully interactive adaptations of The Tell-Tale Heart , The Cask of Amontillado , and Berenice , woven together by an original framing narrative. The Original 1995 Experience: This is an authentic re-release of the CD-ROM classic, preserving the original aspect ratio, distinct "multimedia" interface, and unpolished, raw aesthetic. Dual Perspectives: Play through the stories as both the murderer and the victim to uncover the full scope of the tragedy. Star-Studded Audio: Featuring the haunting voice of William S. Burroughs and an atmospheric score by Thomas Dolby . Surreal Visuals: A disturbing mix of claymation (puppetry), live-action video, and architectural renders that defined the experimental era of 90s gaming.
Supported languages
English * , French * * languages with full audio support