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The Pines

Studio Abattoir

A psychological horror RPG where every choice has consequences. After a failed case, former detective Edward Walker arrives at The Pines, a secluded retreat with therapists on site and the promise of peace. But beneath its carefully constructed calm, something is deeply wrong.

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About This Game

KEY FEATURES

  • Explore a dense open world filled with secrets, hidden locations, and stories to uncover.

  • Shape Edward Walker through character progression and meaningful choices

  • A deep skill and perk system

  • Uncover side stories and rumors that reveal the truth behind The Pines

  • Investigate clues, connect stories, and decide who to trust

  • Fluid combat with a wide variety of weapons

  • A unique Stalker System that responds to your choices and actions

WELCOME HOME… MISTER WALKER

After a case went cold, former detective Edward Walker is exhausted and desperate for peace. His therapist advises him to travel to The Pines, a secluded retreat that promises quiet, recovery, and therapists on site. It seems like the perfect place to leave his troubles behind.

It isn’t. Beneath its calm exterior, something is deeply wrong.

A PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR RPG

The Pines is an open world waiting to be explored, but it is no vacation. Dark things lurk among the trees.

Discover its secrets, get to know its residents, and uncover the truth behind the retreat’s carefully constructed facade. Your choices matter. They shape not only Edward’s story, but also the lives and fates of those who live there.

Grow stronger, smarter, and more persuasive. Join various groups and factions, each with their own stories, and shape Edward Walker to fit your playstyle.

Talk, fight, or investigate your way through the dangers you face.
And if all else fails… run.

FAST AND FLUID COMBAT

While guns and ammunition are scarce, tools are plenty. Wield bats, axes, and many more weapons as you face the dangers hunting you from the dark.

Dodge, parry, and strike at the right moment. Survival depends on timing, awareness, and sometimes… something very sharp.

THE RESIDENTS OF THE PINES

The Pines is home to a wide variety of residents from all walks of life, each carrying their own history, trauma, and secrets. What initially feels a warm and welcoming community gradually reveals itself to be something far more unsettling.

Everyone has a story. Everyone has a motive. And no one is quite who they claim to be.

ONE BIG CONSPIRACY

Nothing quite adds up. Minor details refuse to align, and the more you investigate, the harder it becomes to ignore the feeling that everything is connected. Edward Walker must uncover the truth behind The Pines.

All while trying to stay sane… and alive.

ONCE A DETECTIVE, ALWAYS A DETECTIVE

Being a former detective comes with its perks. You notice details others overlook, connect clues that don’t seem related, and uncover hidden truths through investigation.

Gather evidence, piece together stories, and decide who to trust. Because a good decision is an informed one.

A UNIQUE STALKER SYSTEM

The Pines uses a unique Stalker System where your actions have consequences. Say the wrong thing, cross the wrong person, or dig too deep, and a resident who once seemed harmless may return as a stalker, haunting you throughout the forests of The Pines.

You, however, are not defenseless. Grow strong enough, and you may be able to turn the tables and confront your pursuer.

The forest remembers… and some residents never forget.

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    50 000 Wishlists!

    Hey everyone, While I have been working hard on The Pines, I wanted to take a moment to share a huge milestone with you all. The Pines has now passed 50 000 wishlists on Steam.…

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    The Pines Got A Brand New Trailer

    A new trailer for The Pines premiered at Future Games Show Summer: Showcase 2026 After the announcement at the beginning of April, things moved incredibly fast. The amount of…

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    The Pines Reached 15.000 Wishlists!

    Dear newcomers to The Pines, Today marks a huge milestone for me. One I never saw coming. The game has officially reached 15,000 wishlists. That number is honestly hard for me to…

  4. The PinesSteam announcement

    The Pines just hit 5000 wishlists!

    Dear newcomers to The Pines, I am absolutely floored by all the reactions, kind words, feedback and questions. You have no idea what it all means to me. I've been working on the…

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