Interactive Worlds
Rich Atmosphere
Unforgettable Experiences
Immersive World-Building
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Memorable Moments
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Cinematic Horror
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Nostalgic Inspiration
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Immersive World-Building ✦ Memorable Moments ✦ Cinematic Horror ✦ Nostalgic Inspiration ✦
Sycamore Grove
Upcoming Game
HORROR
Return to your quiet hometown in Sycamore Grove, a first-person narrative mystery set in the winter of 1999, where a missing friend, corrupted files, and a century-old secret pull you deeper into a story the town refuses to tell.
Open-World Exploration: Wander through a small Pacific Northwest mountain town at your own pace — from snow-covered backroads to flickering storefronts and the quiet hum of late-90s life — uncovering clues, memories, and hidden paths that shape your investigation.
Small-Town Secrets: Behind the calm surface of Sycamore Grove lies a history of strange outages, forgotten rituals, and schoolyard legends. Every building, every forest trail, and every resident holds a piece of the truth.
Late-90s Atmosphere: Experience an authentic turn-of-the-millennium world built with era-accurate tech, 90s inspired locations, and grounded nostalgia — from your beige box PC to local public access broadcasts, dusty retail aisles, and the town’s eerie radio towers.
Your Story, Your Discovery: Step into the role of someone returning home after years away, driven by personal ties and unanswered questions. Your choices, pace, and perception determine how deeply you venture into the town’s hidden narrative — and what you’re willing to uncover.
The Mind Behind the Masque
Matthew Lai
Indie Game Developer
Hey, I’m Matthew, an indie game developer with a passion for crafting immersive, spine-chilling experiences. I’m all about building worlds that feel authentic, where dread is palpable, and players are constantly on edge. I think horror can be fun too—mixing tension with moments of excitement. I’m a big proponent of the “Aha moment”. At the end of the day, I want to develop games that allow players to create the same kind of memories I made playing games.
The Other Resident
Past Game
HORROR
The Other Resident blends stealth, environmental storytelling, and tension as you occupy the hidden spaces of a scientist’s home. Evade detection, explore restricted rooms, and uncover the secret experiment that’s started to seep into the walls around you. What was meant to be a safe hideout becomes a chilling discovery. Built for the Pizza Doggy Horror Game Jam #3.
FAQ
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Pallid Masque Games is a small independent studio focused on atmospheric, narrative-driven games. We blend retro flavor, grounded stories, and immersive environments across multiple genres.
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PC is our primary platform, but we are always open to expand to consoles when feasible.
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We build our games primarily in Unreal Engine 5, leveraging its lighting, audio, and cinematic tools to enhance atmosphere.
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Follow us on social media, or check our devlogs for behind-the-scenes updates.
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Yes—feedback is a huge part of shaping our games. We welcome ideas, bug reports, and player impressions. Always keep an eye out for playtest events.