DEAD LETTER DEPT. Adapted for PC

If you’ve had any conversations with me—or if you haven’t been residing under a rock all these years—you’d know my stance on the horror genre. It’s not really the horror part that I’m averse to; some horror settings I even adore. But those pesky jump scares just don’t sit well with me. I mean, I play games to unwind, not to keep a fresh set of underwear close by! However, psychological horror is another ball game. There’s something about the eerie storytelling that hits the sweet spot, making it both unsettling and intriguing. That’s exactly why I’m quite excited to talk about DEAD LETTER DEPT., a fresh entry into the psychological horror category, debuting on your screens later this month.

DEAD LETTER DEPT. is making its way to PCs via Steam on January 30th, and I’ve got to admit, the storyline has piqued my interest quite a bit. Picture this: you step into the shoes of a temporary worker at a postal warehouse, tasked with overseeing the mishmash of undelivered mail that couldn’t reach its destination for various odd reasons. Let’s just say poor penmanship is the least of your worries when it comes to the unusual reasons these dead letters pile up.

Your role in DEAD LETTER DEPT. might seem straightforward—just retype words and addresses on undelivered mail. Yet, as you delve deeper, you’ll start noticing some peculiar patterns among the mail. It’s almost as if some of these cryptic messages are speaking directly to you.

Alone in a dimly-lit warehouse, isolated from the rest of the world, your only link to life beyond is the mail you’re sifting through. As the hours tick by, the experience starts feeling increasingly dreamlike and disconcerting. Patterns emerge from the letters, bizarre tales unfold, and a creeping sensation of being watched slowly seeps into your psyche. Sure, your rent needs paying, but does it come at the expense of your peace of mind?

DEAD LETTER DEPT. offers an immersive typing adventure where you type prompts into your computer to reveal fragmented images. This not only exposes the lives of individuals who lost their mail but also unearths long-buried secrets. Each playthrough promises a unique experience with heaps of mail to uncover. Whether delving into others’ mail is worth that skin-crawling feeling, though, is something you’ll have to decide for yourself.

If snooping through strangers’ letters sounds like your type of fun, be on the lookout for DEAD LETTER DEPT. very soon. For those who can’t wait, there’s a demo waiting for you on Steam. But if you’re like me and prefer the full package, just hang tight for a few weeks until the entire game lands.