The Séance of Blake Manor
Developer Spooky Doorway
The Séance of Blake Manor is a first-person puzzle game developed by the Spooky Doorway and published by Raw Fury. It was released for Linux and Windows on October 27, 2025. Ports for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S are set to release on the first anniversary of the game on October 27, 2026. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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60 of 118 · most liked firstOkay, Steam Sale time! Who'd like some recommendations? Let's get the ball rolling with one of my favourite games of 2025, The Séance of Blake Manor! A positively genius detective game steeped in Irish history and mythology with a striking comicbook artstyle and authentic turnip jack 'o lanterns. 🎃
unlabelledView post →So...The Séance of Blake Manor is my favorite game of 2025 so far. A first person murder mystery with detailed investigation mechanics, superb writing, and atmosphere. Also the best game about Irish History I've ever played Bravo @spookydoorway.bsky.social 👏 store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/...
unlabelledView post →There's currently a Steam Detective Fest event right now, and there's some very neat games on sale, such as The Séance of Blake Manor, a game that is quite honestly pure genius. I still need to play more of it to give it a proper recommendation, but it's been thoroughly brilliant so far.
unlabelledView post →The Séance of Blake Manor is OUT NOW! Can you discover what has become of Evelyn Deane and uncover the secrets of Blake Manor itself? store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/...
unlabelledView post →The wait is over. The Séance of Blake Manor is OUT NOW! Begin your investigations into the disappearance of Evelyn Deane. The fate of everyone may just depend on you. store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/...
unlabelledView post →Just finished folk horror detective game The Séance Of Blake Manor. Incredible stuff. Game of the year type shit. Most satisfying virtual sleuthing I've done since The Roottrees Are Dead. Absolutely hypnotised me for 15 hours. Art, music, sense of place, characters, mood, voice acting: all superb.
unlabelledView post →The Séance of Blake Manor is part of the Steam Next Fest. Check out the demo if you haven't already. The game is launching on the 27th of Oct! Play now: bit.ly/47Pm8XA #indiegames
unlabelledView post →Still holding in there on New and Trending on Steam. Thank you to everyone who has purchased The Séance of Blake Manor!
unlabelledView post →We're delighted to announce The Mysterious Mansions bundle, which contains The Incident at Galley House and The Séance of Blake Manor. This is just in time for the Steam Autumn sale, so it's a great time to pick up some mystery games. store.steampowered.com/bundle/90016...
unlabelledView post →It's now officially one month since we launched The Séance of Blake Manor. What a month!
unlabelledView post →Spooky Doorway snagged some awards for The Séance of Blake Manor at the 2026 Imirt Game Awards at the Fís Games Summit. Game of the Year & Best Game Design. We also received the runner up trophies for Best Audio and Best Narrative. Many thanks to @imirt.bsky.social and @ardan-ie.bsky.social
unlabelledView post →YOINK! I've been looking forward to The Séance of Blake Manor for a while! Congrats on the launch @spookydoorway.bsky.social gang! 🎉
unlabelledView post →We have our very own Victorian ghost helping us showcase The Séance of Blake Manor at #AdvX25
unlabelledView post →The Séance of Blake Manor is 97% Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam! It took just a little over two weeks from launch. Thank you to everyone who has left a review! #indiegames
unlabelledView post →Cum Solve A Scary Mystery With Daddy Wolfy Game: The Séance of Blake Manor Time: 7pm-10pmEST www.twitch.tv/wolfywolfang
unlabelledView post →23. The Séance of Blake Manor Trust me on this, the game is positively genius. It's a detective game steeped in Irish history and mythology, and it is one of the most curious and fascinating games I've perhaps ever had the pleasure of playing. Might be up there with Obra Dinn, it's that good.
unlabelledView post →Spend A Relaxing Evening With Daddy Wolfy Game: The Séance of Blake Manor Time: 7pm-10pmEST www.twitch.tv/wolfywolfang
unlabelledView post →Indie Recommendation: The Séance of Blake Manor From out of nowhere comes one of 2025's best games - a murder-mystery set in 19th Century Ireland with outstanding writing, smart investigation systems, ravens, ghosts, druids and more. WATCH: youtu.be/0WQlXo0hjlY (by @spookydoorway.bsky.social)
unlabelledView post →Meet our newest EDITIONS! 🎮 The Séance of Blake Manor, Caves of Qud and Morsels join our line-up of physical games, now available for pre-order 🔻
unlabelledView post →The Séance of Blake Manor has a launch date! 🥳 You will be able to check-in and begin your investigations on 27 October 2025! bit.ly/TheS%C3%A9an...
unlabelledView post →Been obsessing over The Séance of Blake Manor this week, which is such an expertly written murder mystery deduction game. Really in awe of the way it can build this twisted, supernatural world but still deliver deeply human storytelling with the big occult mystery. www.polygon.com/the-seance-o...
unlabelledView post →Finished The Séance of Blake Manor, great start to the gaming year, definitely recommended if you want a spooky detective game. The clue board system gives you just enough information that you never feel stuck nor overguided. 5 spooky ghosts out of 5.
unlabelledView post →Creeping into the popular upcoming releases, currently at the 13th position which is apt. Not long now until The Séance of Blake Manor launches. 👻 store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/... #indiegames #gamedev @blakemanorgame.bsky.social
unlabelledView post →A big surprise, The Séance of Blake Manor was awarded The Best In Show at Indie X 2025. It's great to receive an award so close to our launch on Monday. Thanks to @indiexpt.bsky.social for selecting our game for the show and for the award! @spookydoorway.bsky.social @blakemanorgame.bsky.social
unlabelledView post →As part of #LudoNarraCon The Séance of Blake Manor demo is now live on Steam (for Windows and Linux). Check out the start of our investigation. 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/... #indiegames #gamedev
unlabelledView post →Daddy Wolfy is Back at the Seance and Speaking To Daddies Of Past Game: The Séance of Blake Manor Time: 7pm-10pmEST www.twitch.tv/wolfywolfang
unlabelledView post →"The Séance of Blake Manor is an autumnal treat filled with spooky scenes but it is also that most joyous of discoveries: a game that challenges, delights, thrills and educates in equal measure." - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Guardian www.theguardian.com/games/2025/o...
unlabelledView post →Really enjoying The Séance of Blake Manor, an Irish folk horror detective game that does a ton of things really well. If you liked Obra Dinn or the Golden Idol games you should check it out.
unlabelledView post →"The Séance of Blake Manor is a very special game and I cannot recommend it highly enough." - Thank you Danny 👻🔮🖤
unlabelledView post →Announcing three fantastic physical releases! 🥁 The Séance of Blake Manor (Switch 2 + PS5)! Morsels (Switch + PS5)! Caves of Qud (Switch 2)! Unbelievably proud and honoured to work on three more incredible games this month. We've been busy! ❤️
unlabelledView post →The Séance of Blake Manor is shaping up to be one of my favourite games this year, and a brilliant Halloween treat for detective fans www.eurogamer.net/the-seance-o...
unlabelledView post →Eldritch House is now The Séance of Blake Manor. Announcing @blakemanorgame.bsky.social and we're working on it with @rawfury.bsky.social Check out the trailer. > www.youtube.com/watch?v=09m6... Wishlist now! > bit.ly/TheS%C3%A9an... #indiegames
unlabelledView post →Back in the office after a very productive #Gamescom It was fantastic to meet so many great people and to see so many people playing The Séance of Blake Manor on the show floor. Thanks to the @rawfury.bsky.social team for running the booth and demoing the game!
unlabelledView post →The Séance of Blake Manor from @spookydoorway.bsky.social won the night with four awards including the covetted Game of the Year and the award for Best Game Design. Massive congrats to the team at Spooky Doorway for one of the great critical success stories of 2025.
unlabelledView post →Congrats @spookydoorway.bsky.social @doomcube.bsky.social and @rawfury.bsky.social on the release of The Séance of Blake Manor! Can't wait to dive in!
unlabelledView post →Just finished the Séance of Blake Manor. Another amazing recommendation by @caseyexplosion.bsky.social I couldn't stop playing. I wasn't expecting to be so emotionally affected by a supernatural detective game. A game about solving a disappearance, grief, family, and second chances
unlabelledView post →The Séance of Blake Manor, 2025
unlabelledView post →'The Séance of Blake Manor' Reviews: The Indie Informer 9/10 MonsterVine 4.5/5 GameSpew 10/10 Guardian 5/5 OC 96: opencritic.com/game/19582/t... MC 90: www.metacritic.com/game/the-sea...
unlabelledView post →Hey! I've just reviewed The Séance of Blake Manor for @pcgamer.com - come take a look! www.pcgamer.com/games/advent...
unlabelledView post →11pm, 29th of October, Irish time. The perfect time to start playing The Séance of Blake Manor.
unlabelledView post →The Séance of Blake Manor is coming to consoles on October 27th!
unlabelledView post →The Séance of Blake Manor (PS5/Switch 2) up for preorder on Amazon ($34.99/$49.99) amzn.to/4hxn5Ha VGP buff.ly/zVasgc7 PNP buff.ly/EPZAlif Lost in Cult Edition buff.ly/CiAGzbl #ad
unlabelledView post →We're delighted to see The Séance of Blake Manor at #11!
unlabelledView post →The Séance of Blake Manor won 2 NYX Game Awards. Best Art Direction and Puzzle. Well done to the @spookydoorway.bsky.social team!
unlabelledView post →Daddy Wolfy is Back at the Seance and Speaking To Daddies Of Past Game: The Séance of Blake Manor Time: 7pm-10pmEST Twitch Link in Bio!
unlabelledView post →We intereviewed Treasa McCabe, the lead developer and designer for the recently-released indie game, The Séance of Blake Manor from @spookydoorway.bsky.social! store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/... Check it out on the WLG website here: www.womenledgames.com/interviews/t...
unlabelledView post →I'm chuffed The Séance of Blake Manor got a mention in this Second Wind vid.
unlabelledView post →'The Séance of Blake Manor' launches October 27th on Xbox Series, Game Pass, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 1&2. Already on PC. youtu.be/WruVLcdP90Y
unlabelledView post →The Seance of Blake Manor [PC - 90] www.metacritic.com/game/the-sea... "Sure, The Séance of Blake Manor is an autumnal treat filled with spooky scenes but it is also that most joyous of discoveries: a game that challenges, delights, thrills and educates in equal measure." - Guardian
unlabelledView post →Our Narrative Lead, Dave McCabe was interviewed by Gaming . net about The Séance of Blake Manor! Check it out! 🔗 www.gaming.net/spooky-doorw... #indiegames #gamedev
unlabelledView post →The Séance of Blake Manor (PS5) up for preorder on Amazon ($34.99) amzn.to/4hxn5Ha VGP (+ Switch 2) buff.ly/zVasgc7 PNP buff.ly/EPZAlif Lost in Cult Edition buff.ly/CiAGzbl #ad
unlabelledView post →We are delighted to announce The Séance of Blake Manor Deluxe Edition & The Darkside Manor bundle. The Deluxe Edition includes the game, the soundtrack & artbook. store.steampowered.com/bundle/63835...
unlabelledView post →4.5 / 5 "The Séance of Blake Manor is an intriguing supernatural mystery filled with interesting characters and secrets to discover." Thanks MonsterVine! monstervine.com/2025/11/the-...
unlabelledView post →Nice! The Séance of Blake Manor has been featured on Game Informer's "Top 10 Puzzle Games To Play Right Now" gameinformer.com/2026/07/14/t...
unlabelledView post →'The Séance of Blake Manor' is now available on Steam! youtu.be/ATH_4Ea5O6s?... store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/...
unlabelledView post →The Séance of Blake Manor has been nominated for Best Art Direction in the @thinkygames.com Awards!
unlabelledView post →Vote for the Séance of Blake Manor here please!
unlabelledView post →The shortlisted nominees for 'Best Art Direction' at Debug's 2026 Indie Game Awards are... Bye Sweet Carole Dreams of Another Gloomy Eyes ROUTINE The Séance of Blake Manor UNBEATABLE Thank you to @gamemaker.io for making our 2026 ceremony possible. See you there IRL on 25 April 2026!
unlabelledView post →Absolutely obsessed with The Séance of Blake Manor. Had everything my brain needs: gothic detective mystery game, Irish folklore, haunted Manor House, odd suspects, gorgeous story beats, striking art style and big old ‘J’accuse!’ moments. Highly recommend it! store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/...
unlabelledView post →We are so excited to announce our partnership with @lostincult.co.uk to bring @blakemanorgame.bsky.social physical! Introducing The Séance of Blake Manor on PS5 or Nintendo Switch 2 alongside some exclusive extras. Pre-Order now: www.lostincult.co.uk/shop/p/blake...
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