If you’re familiar with me or haven’t been hiding away for the past several years, you probably know I’m not the biggest fan of the horror genre. I’m perfectly fine with spooky themes in general, and there are even some horror settings I really enjoy. My main gripe? Jump scares. I play games to unwind, and the thought of having to brace myself with a fresh pair of underwear isn’t exactly my kind of fun. However, I do have a soft spot for psychological horror. It strikes just the right chord of discomfort, creating a chilling yet satisfying experience. And that’s precisely what today’s game is offering. Let’s dive into DEAD LETTER DEPT., a fresh addition to psychological horror, making its debut at the end of this month.
Get ready for DEAD LETTER DEPT.’s arrival on your PC screens via Steam on January 30th. The premise has certainly piqued my interest. You step into the shoes of a temporary worker at a postal warehouse, tasked with handling undelivered mail. From poor penmanship to perplexing circumstances, these “dead letters” end up in your hands for a range of reasons.
In DEAD LETTER DEPT., your job seems straightforward. All you’ve got to do is retype addresses and words for mail that hasn’t reached its destination. It sounds like basic data entry—at least on the surface. But soon, you begin to notice unsettling patterns. Some of these cryptic messages start to feel eerily personal.
Picture sitting alone in a dimly-lit warehouse, detached from the outside world, with only these letters bridging the gap. The longer you work, the more surreal and bizarre things become. Stories start unraveling through the mail, and an ominous sensation of being watched creeps in. Keeping a roof over your head is essential, but is it worth the mental toll this job might take?
DEAD LETTER DEPT. is essentially a typing adventure. You’ll be entering various prompts to decipher damaged images, unraveling the tales of those disconnected from their mail. Each playthrough promises a unique experience with a seemingly endless trove of correspondence to explore. But is delving into the secrets of strangers worth the spine-tingling dread you’ll feel? That’s up to you to decide.
If you find the idea of peeking into other people’s mail intriguing, DEAD LETTER DEPT. is dropping soon. Want to sample the experience? A demo is available right now on Steam if you’re curious. But if you’re like me and prefer to wait, the full release is just weeks away.
