When Sirens Fall Silent Debuts Gameplay at Day of the Devs
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
LKA has revealed the first gameplay footage for its psychological horror game, When Sirens Fall Silent, at Day of the Devs, targeting a 2027 PC release.
LKA, the studio behind the psychologically heavy titles The Town of Light and Martha is Dead, just gave players their first real look at its next project. During the Day of the Devs showcase, the team debuted gameplay for When Sirens Fall Silent, an upcoming psychological serial killer horror game slated for PC in 2027. Set in early 1990s Italy, the story follows a rookie police officer named Mila as she investigates a brutal killer known as The Man. LKA promises a multi-layered, branching narrative with multiple endings that tackles heavy themes like trauma, systemic misogyny, and morality through environmental puzzles and complex suspect interrogations.
For those following LKA, the new project carries significant weight after the tumultuous launch of Martha is Dead. That 2024 psychological thriller made headlines when Sony requested edits to several extreme interactive body horror sequences on PlayStation, while Xbox and PC players received the uncensored version. When Sirens Fall Silent looks to refine the studio's narrative ambitions while grounding the horror in a grounded investigative framework. Players can expect a distinct atmosphere supported by a diverse soundtrack featuring 90s Italian electronic music, opera, and experimental sound design by Femina Ridens.
As development continues toward next year's launch, the project stands out in a crowded horror landscape for its grounded historical setting and focus on systemic investigation. LKA has always leaned into uncomfortable psychological spaces, and this shift toward a detective narrative provides a fresh angle for the studio. You can read the original coverage and check out more indie announcements over at Eurogamer.
Tags: Horror, PC Gaming, Indie Games, LKA, Day of the Devs
Original article: Eurogamer