Narrative-driven 3D adventure game The House of Hikmah announced for PC

Lunacy Studios is creating The House of Hikmah, a story-rich 3D adventure game with full voice acting. The game focuses on themes of grief, what we leave behind, and finding meaning after a major loss, and is planned to release on PC via Steam in early 2026.

The game is being made by a talented team of experienced developers. They include a lead designer who previously worked on popular franchises like Star Wars: Battlefront, Mass Effect, and Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood; a composer known for the soundtracks to Journey, Sword of the Sea, and The Pathless; a programmer who contributed to Life is Strange; and other skilled professionals.

In a recent announcement, creative director Faris Attieh explained that the team is working hard to build a story that truly connects with players on a personal level. They’re also thrilled to share wisdom from the Islamic Golden Age with a wider audience.

Here is an overview of the game, via Lunacy Studios:

About

The House of Hikmah is a story-focused 3D adventure game where you’ll explore themes of grief, what we leave behind, and the quest for understanding after a major loss. You’ll solve puzzles, meet famous scholars from the Islamic Golden Age, and discover enduring wisdom within a stunningly realized House of Wisdom.

After her father passes away, Maya finds herself inside the House of Wisdom, a beautiful and magical place brimming with knowledge from throughout history. Using a strange device to change objects, she has to solve puzzles to move through worlds inspired by famous historical thinkers. With each puzzle she solves, Maya learns more about her father’s past, but she also uncovers hidden truths that might be difficult for her to handle.

Key Features

  • A Journey of Legacy Within the House of Wisdom – Explore the awe-inspiring House of Wisdom as Maya, a curious 14-year-old girl seeking answers in the wake of her father’s passing. Navigate nine distinct and thematic worlds inspired by the discoveries and inventions of great Scholars of the Islamic Golden Age.
  • Alchemy Meets Emotion through Puzzles – Wield a remarkable heirloom that Maya’s father left behind to transform matter and solve physics-inspired puzzles that reflect her journey. Glide through looping wind channels, tip scales with metal transmutation, walk through walls of immaterial ether, bend light through glass, and more, to unlock Maya’s path. Experience an underlying current of hope that will guide her as she faces the trials of healing that lie ahead.
  • Meet Scholars from the Islamic Golden Age – Experience the brilliant Scholars of the House of Wisdom brought to life by a fully-voiced cast in English and Arabic. Find wisdom and comfort in their scientific and philosophical teachings through entertaining yet meaningful conversations.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

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2025-12-05 01:16