Something has gone very wrong in the dark. Publisher Komi Games and solo developer GrahfMetal — real name Jeff Canam, known for Beyond Shadowgate — have lifted the lid on Infested DX, a rebuilt-and-reborn retro point-and-click adventure where every shadow hides a threat, every door could be your last, and the ticking clock inside your own body might be the deadliest thing of all. Launch arrives October 27 on Steam for $9.99, and a playable demo is haunting Steam Next Fest right now.
What Is Infested DX?
You are the sole survivor aboard a derelict spaceship. The crew is gone — torn apart, transformed, or worse. And you’re not entirely human anymore either. A spreading alien infection is working through your system, and time is running out. Your mission: explore the silent corridors, piece together what happened, find a cure, and get home. Before it takes over completely.
This isn’t a jump-scare factory — it’s slow-burn dread, classic adventure gameplay, and unforgiving consequences:
- True point-and-click roots — examine everything, talk to nothing, and solve puzzles the old-school way
- Death is real — and frequent — one wrong turn, one misused item, and it’s game over in grim, unforgettable fashion
- Dangers everywhere — zombies, mutated creatures, rogue security bots, and unseen pathogens prowl the decks
- Manage your survival — inventory, clues, and environmental interaction are your only weapons
- Stunning 16-bit pixel art — rebuilt from the ground up with richer detail, deeper atmosphere, and haunting animation
From 8-Bit Cult Classic to 16-Bit Nightmare
Infested DX is the spiritual evolution of the original Infested, a compact 8-bit indie released back in 2016. Jeff Canam has completely remade the experience from scratch, expanding nearly every part of it:
| Feature | Original (2016) | Infested DX |
|---|---|---|
| Visuals | 8-bit retro | Fully realised 16-bit pixel art |
| Locations | Core ship sections | Expanded decks + brand-new areas |
| Puzzles | Foundational | Reworked, deeper, more varied |
| Story | Survival focus | Richer lore, new narrative beats |
| Quality of Life | — | Quicksaves + full controller support |
The result feels like a lost classic from the golden age of adventure gaming — Shadowgate, Deja Vu, and Uninvited reimagined through a sci-fi horror lens.
Try Before You Terrify — Steam Next Fest Demo Live Now
Curious but cautious? The free demo is available throughout October’s Steam Next Fest. It offers a substantial first look at the opening decks, letting you test your nerve and your puzzle-solving skills before committing. Just remember — what you see is only the beginning. The darkest corners are kept under lock and key until launch.
About the Creators
GrahfMetal (Jeff Canam) has earned respect as a steward of classic adventure design, co-developing 2024’s warmly received Beyond Shadowgate. Komi Games, based in Toronto, shares that reverence for timeless formats — dedicated to making games that feel like the beloved titles of yesteryear, built for today’s players. Together, they’ve crafted a horror experience that honours the past while carving out a fresh, terrifying identity of its own.
Face the Dark — October 27
The ship waits. The infection spreads. There is no rescue coming — only what you can claw for yourself. Wishlist Infested DX today, grab the demo if you dare, and prepare to fight for every breath when the full game lands October 27.
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