Where They Wait
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
"Never enter the forest on Beltane Eve, for the veil between Us and Them is thin."
You race to the edge of the forest as Beltane approaches. Whispers beckon to you, and you know: They are watching you. Your lungs burn, and you're sure your legs will give out at any moment.
And yet, you run.
Not away from Them, but towards Them.
Will you find what you seek tonight?
They lurk in the darkness. Snakes that wear human skin, with sharpened eyes that see fear and forked tongues that speak in temptation. Scavengers that feast without remorse, seeking any call desperate enough to beg for a demon's help.
Content Warnings
Where They Wait contains mature themes, and as such, player discretion is advised. The game contains the following:
- Explicit Language
- Character Death / Grief
- Animal Death
- Violence
- Murder
- Body Horror / Body Transformation
- Depictions of Paranoia / Madness
- Various Text / Camera Effects (e.g., Fading & Colored Text, Shaking Camera Effects, Flashes, etc.)
- Sudden / Disturbing SFX (e.g., Thunder, Flesh Opening, etc.)
Features
- ~15k Words (1-2 Hours of Gameplay)
- 2 Love Interests
- 6 CGs
- 4 Endings
- Original Soundtrack
- Nameable MC
- Choices that may lead to Salvation or Ruin
Team
- Cres "Crash Out" Cence Studio: Director, Writer (Common Route), Editor, Programmer, GUI Artist, QA
- Kristi "HusbandoGoddess" Jimenez: Writer (Fresco Route), Programmer, QA
- Autumn: Writer (Kazimir Route), GUI Artist
- Allie Vera: Editor
- I Love "Your Mom" Siyokoy: Sprite Artist, BG Artist, CG Artist
- Chaz O. Hozach: Music & Audio
- Feniks: Programming / Ren'Py Sage
- Rottentief: QA & Text FX Appreciator
- Cath: Moral Support & Avid Spectator
The Power of Ossans
This game was created for Ossan Jam 2025 along with the following cracked games:
Your Blade, My Heart | Kristi "HusbandoGoddess" Jimenez
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Development log
- Where They Wait Out Now!9 days ago
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Damn no android
Now THIS is a dark romance! 10/10!
Altho I really want a main story voice acting like baldur's gate 3 would fit the atmosphere of the game very well
Hello! Are you interested in localization? If so, I can help with Turkish translation. I couldn't find an email address but if interested, you can concact me from [email protected]
Wow the writing is so detailed it's like I'm reading a traditional book loll. Plus the music is so calming and lovely. The Love Interests aren't so bad either ;)
THE LEVEL OF POLISH ON THIS IS INSANE??? all the art and sound design, the stylish gui, the smoothness of the camerawork, everything creates such a gorgeous atmosphere!!! i especially loved the ost, and the descriptions are really vivid!
(SPOILERS BELOW)
THE MAIN MENU FAKEOUT WAS SO COOL ARGHHHHHHHH
Ooooooh this is fun~ Very cool characters, moody vibe, beautiful art. Played through a few times and I can tell I'm gonna come back to it to see all the variation. Awesome!
Thank you for your hard work! I've enjoyed every moment of this amazing game)
🤍GREAT GAME🖤
God Kaz is unfairly attractive, MC is so strong for resisting him
The game is lovely! Love the artwork and the writing :D
Just wanted to report an issue: on Kazimir's route, when next to the grave, both options seem to lead to the same result wether you choose to dig or refrain. Not sure if it's supposed to happen or if it might be in error ^_^''
Hi Verdenti! Unlike Fresco's path, Kazimir's route is based on a point system! You need to make the correct choices throughout in order to get on his good end path.
SPOILERS BELOW!!!
These choices are:
1) "Who cares?"
2) "Power."
3) "Dig"
4) "Yes"
oohhhhhh ok that makes more sense then :) thank you for the info!
And once again it's a great game as always <3
YEAHHH I GOTTA PLAY THIS SOON