Developed by Swing Swing Submarine, surreal adventure game Looking for Fael for Windows through Steam is planned for release in 2025, published by ARTE France.

Involving puzzle gameplay inspired by classics like Myst, Looking for Fael invites the player to uncover new rooms in a labyrinthian nested apartments, find clues, and delve into the unknown. The mystery-driven puzzle game features an enigmatic GameLeaf retro console, used to collect hidden items and unlock new areas to explore.

"Try to find your way out of your own apartment," reads the product description of the first-person title. "[E]mbark on a journey to decipher the mysteries that have twisted your home into an enigmatic maze."

Music for Looking for Fael is by Yann van der Cruyssen of Seasons After Fall, with sound design by Clothilde Schulz.


From the product page:

Upon receiving a cryptic voicemail from your missing roommate, the ordinary confines of your apartment transform into a surreal labyrinth. Guided by his voice and a custom retro console in hand, embark on a journey to decipher the mysteries that have twisted your home into an enigmatic maze. But beware. The further you venture into other realities, the harder it will be to find your way back.

Swing Swing Submarine - Looking For Fael

We're excited to introduce our new game, co-produced with @swingswingsub , Looking For Fael — A surreal adventure where you wander through the labyrinth that used to be your apartment, trying to find your roommate Faël. pic.twitter.com/IV3cnNlFJh

— ARTE_Interactif (@ARTE_Interactif) August 21, 2024