Off Black Creations released its first-person horror adventure game 'MOLE' on Steam on June 15, 2026, where it has earned a 'Very Positive' rating from players.
Off Black Creations is a Swedish four-person development team that made its debut with the psychological horror game 'MOLE.' The game was published by Oro Interactive, a publisher that previously handled titles like 'Super Battle Golf' and 'Roadside Research.' 'MOLE' launched on Steam on June 15, 2026, priced at 1,500 yen with a 10% launch discount running until June 30. The game places players as a navigator aboard a massive post-war drilling vessel called the 'Mole,' descending into an underground Slavic region to trace a mysterious signal. The crew has vanished, and the drill is silent.
Gameplay involves operating levers, switches, and machinery to repair broken systems, with no tutorials or objective markers. Players collect memory fragments that reveal the story and the fate of the missing crew. The game is described as a psychological horror about madness, faith, and the 'abyss' people dig into themselves. A demo released on January 29 had already received a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam with 96% positive reviews out of 138 total, praised for its art style and the tactile feel of operating machinery in a confined space. The full game has maintained that reception, earning a 'Very Positive' rating with 96% of 150 user reviews positive at the time of reporting. The estimated playtime is 4 to 5 hours.
The team emphasizes immersive experiences that trust the player, a design philosophy reflected in the game's deliberate lack of hand-holding. The launch trailer shows eerie ship interiors and surreal landscapes. Off Black Creations has not announced any other projects beyond 'MOLE.'
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Jun 16
Oro Interactive released the first-person horror adventure game 'MOLE' on Steam on June 15, 2026. Developed by Off Black Creations, the game is priced at 1,500 yen, with a 10% launch discount running until June 30. Players take the role of a navigator aboard a massive post-war drilling vessel called the 'Mole,' descending into an underground Slavic region to trace a mysterious signal. The crew has vanished, and the drill is silent. Gameplay involves operating levers, switches, and machinery to repair broken systems, with no tutorials or objective markers. As players progress, they collect memory fragments that reveal the story and the fate of the missing crew. The game is described as a psychological horror about madness, faith, and the 'abyss' people dig into themselves. A launch trailer shows eerie ship interiors and surreal landscapes. On Steam, the game has earned a 'Very Positive' rating, with 96% of 150 user reviews positive at the time of reporting. The estimated playtime is 4 to 5 hours.
Jun 2
Publisher Oro Interactive and developer Off Black Creations have announced that the psychological horror game 'MOLE' will launch on Steam on June 16. The game places players in the role of a navigator piloting a malfunctioning giant drilling vessel called the 'Mole' through an underground descent, with no tutorial or hand-holding guidance. Players must repair the vessel's broken systems and learn its operation through trial and error while listening to the voices of dead crew members and chasing a mysterious signal from the depths. The story explores themes of loss, guilt, and confronting one's own failures, with fragmented memories surfacing as the player descends. The game's demo, released on January 29, has already received a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam with 96% positive reviews out of 138 total, praised for its art style and the tactile feel of operating machinery in a confined space. The Swedish four-person development team Off Black Creations emphasizes immersive experiences that trust the player, while Oro Interactive has previously handled titles like 'Super Battle Golf' and 'Roadside Research'.