Pet your cat, and stay sane in indie horror game, The 18th Attic

The 18th Attic, developed by Steelkrill Studio, the creators of the NYX Award-winning horror game The Backrooms 1998, has officially launched today on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store, delivering a chilling paranormal investigation experience with a unique twist on sanity mechanics.

In The 18th Attic, players step into a haunted attic filled with ghosts and. Armed only with a Polaroid camera, players must hunt ghosts by capturing photographic evidence - revealing entities that may not be visible to the naked eye. Each snapshot uncovers secrets, threats, and hidden dimensions of the attic’s dark history.

A standout feature of The 18th Attic is its sanity system, where players must pet their customizable cat companion to restore mental stability. As fear and hallucinations intensify, bonding with the cat becomes a vital survival mechanic - blending psychological horror with unexpectedly wholesome moments.

Key Features

Ghost Hunting Through Photography - Capture paranormal entities using a Polaroid camera and uncover hidden layers of the environment.

Sanity Restoration via Petting - Calm your character by interacting with your cat, preventing terrifying hallucinations and distorted reality.

Fully Customizable Cat Companion - Personalise your feline friend’s appearance.