Psychological horror audio ghost story game Imprinted announced for PC

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Cobalt Lane, an experienced game development team based in Munich, has revealed their new game, Imprinted. It’s a psychological horror experience told through audio, focusing on a ghost story, and is scheduled to release on PC via Steam in 2026.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

We need an experienced audio restoration expert to repair some old audio tapes from the late 1970s. Please be aware that the artist who created these recordings was involved in occult practices and disappeared mysteriously. The content of the tapes may be disturbing, so we require someone with a strong and stable mindset. Please submit a quote for this work.

Re: Corrupted Cassette Tapes

Thank you for your request for help with the damaged cassettes tapes.

Hi, I’m Vincent Brandt, and I’m an audio restoration engineer. I’m certain we can fully recover the audio material.

I am available to start immediately, my quote is included as an attachment.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

—Vincent Brandt
Audiovan Restoration and Forensics

A Ghost Story about Creativity

I’m really drawn to the idea of playing a sound engineer – but not just any engineer. This one’s incredibly gifted, but totally burned out and cynical. It’s fascinating to think about how that frustration could push them into some really dark, inventive places with their work. I’m excited to explore that creative descent!

I’m the guy people come to when their audio is a mess. Seriously, I’ve fixed everything – from live recordings where the band totally flubbed, to audio the police need for investigations. And let me tell you, my friends are obsessed with asking me to clean up their ghost hunting recordings. I’ve heard it all, and usually, I’ve had to fix it all!

However… a new job that has just come in that takes you by surprise.

The Mystery of Viola Fossati

Discover the captivating story of Viola Fossati, an experimental musician from the late 1970s. Recently found cassette tapes reveal her haunting music and offer glimpses into her life, until her untimely death.

You begin carefully reviewing Viola’s music, one recording at a time, and soon become completely absorbed in her work, letting it consume Vincent’s entire life.

As you uncover more of Viola’s artwork, you’ll find yourself drawn into a web of strange theories about her life, unsettling videos hidden online, and memories from your own past that resurface.

An Operating System Full of Personal History

Experience a unique game and incredibly detailed simulation by stepping into the life of Vince through his computer, which runs on the ArdesiaOS operating system. You’ll have access to many fully working programs, including media players, a web browser, and even a realistic command-line terminal.

Explore his past by going through old files, pictures, and musical ideas. Then, try to understand him by writing messages and emails as if you were him, recreating his connections with friends and coworkers.

Make Vincent’s Songs Your Own

Explore what happens when Vince creates art, and how facing his inner demons and the unsettling side of inspiration affects his search for the truth about Viola Fossati.

Help him bring his hidden song ideas to life, and use his initial drafts to create your own recordings of his music and words.

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

Announce Trailer

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2026-01-12 17:17