The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery by Spooky Doorway. It is also part of Steam Scream Fest 2025. You play Private Investigator Declan Ward in 1897 Connemara. A guest has vanished, and the manor hums with ritual talk and whispered debts.
Meanwhile, the staff prepare a grand séance for All Hallow’s Eve. Each action moves time forward. As a result, choices matter, clues expire, and alibis shift.
➡️ View The Séance of Blake Manor on Steam
🎬 Trailer
🎮 Let’s Play – Gab Smolders
🎥 Creator: Gab Smolders
Gab Smolders dives into The Séance of Blake Manor in a sponsored first-look episode, calling the music “already so mysterious” as she settles into the fog-shrouded corridors of Connemara. She compares the experience to Agatha Christie meets Hellboy with Irish mythology and praises the game’s atmosphere, voice acting, and investigative mechanics.
“I had this game on my wishlist, so I’m super happy I got early access… It’s out today and 10% off right now for the next couple of weeks.”
Gab explores the manor’s first case, demonstrating how time passes with each clue examined, and ends her playthrough impressed by the branching mysteries and depth of the detective system.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Winner of Best of the Show – LudoNarraCon 2025, The Séance of Blake Manor continues Spooky Doorway’s streak of narrative excellence, earning praise for its writing, atmosphere, and mystery design.
🗣️ What Players Are Saying
Steam players and critics alike have been glowing in their praise for The Séance of Blake Manor:
“Absolutely outstanding. Probably my favorite game of 2025. Don’t miss it, especially if you’re Irish.”
— dannyodwyer
“The whole whodunnit/mystery/deduction gameplay loop is immersive and deep. A must-play for any OG Holmes or Agatha Christie fans.”
— Cloud
“A wonderful setting and an intriguing cast of characters combine to get the hooks in you early. Everything feels so charming, yet mysterious and ominous all at once.”
— Tev
“If you’re a fan of Obra Dinn or Golden Idol, this will be right up your alley. The setting of gothic Ireland is extremely interesting.”
— Daring
“The horror here is truly spooky — not relying on jump scares, but creepy imagery that can creep you out.”
— Piccolo
👥 Developer Spotlight
Spooky Doorway, an Irish studio with a flair for wit and the weird, built a cult following with The Darkside Detectiveand A Fumble in the Dark — both rated Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam. Their games weave humor, humanity, and haunting atmosphere into point-and-click adventures that feel both nostalgic and fresh.
💭 Final Thoughts
The Séance of Blake Manor stands as one of 2025’s most captivating narrative mysteries — a tale of ghosts, guilt, and the price of curiosity. With its award-winning storytelling and deeply immersive mechanics, it’s a must-play for fans of Return of the Obra Dinn, The Case of the Golden Idol, and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.
➡️ Wishlist The Séance of Blake Manor on Steam
The Séance of Blake Manor
Developer: Spooky Doorway
Publisher: Raw Fury
Genre: First-Person Mystery, Supernatural Adventure
Status: Available Now | English Only
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