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Mayfly

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A short story-led quiet horror set entirely on a narrowboat in Northern England. Experience Caroline Miller's slow descent into a dark and twisted reality as she attempts to locate her missing husband

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Don't let the darkness in...


A story-driven quiet horror set entirely on a narrowboat

  • Written with atmospheric horror in mind, Mayfly aims to subtly unsettle rather than shock

  • Explore the nooks and crannies of Mayfly to delve deeper into the horror

  • Find clues and solve puzzles to guide Caroline on her journey to be reunited with Robert

Retro vibes with a modern flavour

  • Lo-fi visuals pay gentle homage to the retro aesthetic

  • Set in the late 90s in the North-West of England, packed with niche references, how many can you find?

  • A modern UI - with just a gentle nod to the golden age of gaming

Short, sweet and accessible

  • A walking simulator designed to be completed in under 90 minutes

  • Optional further exploration means you can dive as deep into the lore as you desire

  • Highly accessible UI along with customisable settings to ensure you don't miss a beat

Deeply immersive

  • 3D audio design for full immersion into the unfolding horror (headphones recommended)

  • Professional voice acting

  • A deliciously unnerving atmospheric soundtrack that reels you in to the horror

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    The NEW extended Mayfly demo is now live!

    The mystery begins... The first Mayfly demo was an amazing insight into how the game would be played, and how it would be received by you, the players. I took the opportunity to…

  3. MayflySteam announcement

    NEW Mayfly Demo Coming Soon!

    April was a big month for Mayfly. Firstly, I think it's worth saying, this is my first ever game, and it's a solo development project. It's around four years in the making so far…

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