The Chapel

Orla's Tomb

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Ever since you were young, you have been visited by a long dead warrior in your dreams. Lady Orla, who famously slew the infamous Necromancer of the Swamps, has called on you for help. She is trapped in a state between life and death, and has called on you to restore her to the land of the living. She has taught you how to bind the soul of the defeated Necromancer to help you in your quest . . .

Visual aesthetics inspired by shadow puppet theater, the 1920's, and German expressionism

3 endings and 15 ways to die

Customizable player name

Remastered music from the early days of the silver screen

10 fully voiced characters

At its core, Necromance is a story about love. The vulnerability of first love, the grief of lost love, the regret of missed chances, the pain of betrayal, and the scars that they all leave behind.

Play the Demo now on STEAM

Play the Demo now on itch.io

Press Kit

Developer -- Subversionary Studios

Platforms -- Mac, PC, Linux

Release Date -- September 2025

Languages -- English

Availability -- Steam and itch.io

Website -- subversionarystudios.com

Necromance was originally made for the 2024 Spooktober Visual Novel Jam where it was shortlisted and won the award for best log line.

The Necromance Demo was launched during the 2025 Summer Steam NextFest. During which, it featured in an article written by bcbrewer for Nevermore Niche.