Asthenia is a Dark Fantasy Adventure Set in An Ancient, Dying World
Uncover the truth behind a rotting dimension ruled by ancient gods, where grief, faith, and irreversible choices shape your fate.
Asthenia is a dark fantasy adventure set in a decaying otherworld plagued by a mysterious corrupting disease. Players step into a bleak dimension ruled by ancient entities, shaped by loss, and slowly collapsing under the weight of an endless war.
You play as Adam, an ordinary man cast into this world alongside other humans. To survive, Adam must confront distorted foes, uncover tainted artifacts, and navigate hostile environments ranging from abandoned towns and industrial ruins to forgotten temples. Resources are scarce, danger is constant, and every decision carries weight as Adam searches for answers, and a way back to the one he loves.
Combat focuses on deliberate, close-range encounters using the Ancient Gauntlet, a primordial relic that doubles as both weapon and tool for interacting with the environment. With no maps or quest markers, Asthenia challenges players to rely on observation, memory, and intuition to progress.
Storytelling unfolds through environmental details, fragmented letters, unsettling sound cues, visual symbolism, and Adam’s own narration.
Drawing tonal inspiration from Resident Evil 7, Silent Hill, Outlast, and Dark Souls, Asthenia blends oppressive atmosphere, lore-rich worldbuilding, and non-handholding design into a deeply personal journey through decay, loss, and transformation.
“Asthenia was born from a deeply personal place,” said Manthos Lappas, solo developer of Asthenia.
“I wanted to create a world that feels oppressive, mysterious, and alive - where discovery is earned, not handed to the player, and where every action carries real weight.”
KEY FEATURES
A World Ruled by Decay - Explore a haunting dimension ravaged by disease, ancient war, and forgotten civilizations.
The Ancient Gauntlet - Engage in challenging close-range combat and interact with the environment using a primordial relic fueled by limited energy resources.
Non-Handholding Design - No mini-maps and no quest markers. Progress through observation, memory, and experimentation.
Meaningful Choices & Multiple Endings - Split paths and three distinct endings shaped by player decisions and actions.
Lore-Rich Environmental Storytelling - Uncover the narrative through letters, symbolism, sound cues, whispers, and echoes of the past.
AVAILABILITY
Asthenia is currently in development for PC via Steam.
A playable demo is coming soon, and players can wishlist the game today to follow future updates.