A psychological horror game based off of a real-world location was announced today. Where Dolls Hang will task you with investigating disappearances inside a living forest that is "overrun with mannequins, puppets, and unnatural figures that seem to appear where they shouldn't."
Where Dolls Hang's primary setting is inspired by Mexico's Island of the Dolls. The real-world location has been recognized by Guinness World Records "as hosting the world's largest collection of haunted dolls." The location having a world record from Guinness doesn't mean much, but it does sort of set the tone on what the game is going for here.
Where Dolls Hang is coming to Steam in 2026. A firm release date and pricing have not yet been announced. The game is in development from Steelkrill Studio, the team that made The Backrooms 1998.
What begins as a missing persons case slowly becomes personal as players search for clues tied to the disappearance of the detective’s own daughter. Investigate crime scenes, examine bodies, photograph evidence, and survive a hostile wilderness that grows increasingly dangerous after dark. Beyond the forest trails, flooded swamps, and hidden waterways can be explored by boat, leading to isolated locations filled with disturbing discoveries and hidden dangers.
Between investigations, players return to a customizable safehouse where they can craft supplies, upgrade equipment, and prepare for the next descent into the unknown. Dynamic weather systems, adaptive threats, survival mechanics, and immersive detective gameplay combine to create a horror experience where uncovering the truth can be just as terrifying as surviving the forest itself.
Key Features:
Between investigations, players return to a customizable safehouse where they can craft supplies, upgrade equipment, and prepare for the next descent into the unknown. Dynamic weather systems, adaptive threats, survival mechanics, and immersive detective gameplay combine to create a horror experience where uncovering the truth can be just as terrifying as surviving the forest itself.
Key Features:
- Detective Investigation Gameplay: Examine bodies, place evidence markers, bag corpses, and photograph crime scenes using an in-game camera system
- A Living Forest Inspired by Real-World Folklore: Explore a disturbing wilderness inspired by Mexico’s infamous Island of the Dolls
- Survival Horror Exploration: Scavenge resources, craft tools and weapons, and upgrade your safehouse to survive increasingly dangerous nights deep within the forest.
- Boat Traversal & Swamp Exploration: Navigate flooded regions and hidden waterways while uncovering isolated areas cut off from the main map, and customize boats with unique perks and storage options
- Dynamic Threat & Weather Systems: Adapt to changing conditions as weather and darkness directly impact visibility, stealth, and enemy behavior
