Dark Stories: The Workshop
A downloadable game for Windows
Story:
You are working the night shift at your job in a workshop. You get to your shift a little late, and your co-worker doesn't seem to be around... things don't seem right, and it doesn't take long to find out why.
About The Game:
Dark Stories: The Workshop is a very short lo-fi horror game. It can be completed in 5-10 minutes.
Controls are standard:
- WASD - Movement
- Mouse - Looking
- E - Interact
Once in the game you can turn the VHS effects on or off by press the number keys on your keyboard (certain static will not turn off, this is intentional):
- Press 1 - Full Effects
- Press 2 - No Effects
More:
I just wanted to say a big, big thank you to every one who has downloaded and played the game, and all those who have made videos on the game and left comments on the page. Really means a lot to see people even playing the game, let alone enjoying it.
I have started working on the next instalment to the Dark Stories games, a completely stand alone story that I hope to make much bigger and better than this one. So keep an eye out for that in the future (a cheeky follow would be best as I don't know how long it'll take to get it to a point I'm pleased with).
Anyway, huge thanks to every one that played! There some more links below to support pages etc, if you were interested in that:
if you enjoyed this game, consider checking out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/VoodoolewStudios
or buying me a Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/voodoolewstudios
Download
Install instructions
To play simply click the download button below to get the zip file, then unzip it a location on your computer, head inside the unzipped folder and open 'Dark_Stories_The_Workshop'.
Development log
- White Screen On Startup BugAug 13, 2023
Comments
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Nice game!
Buen juego me gusto
As a YouTuber who collects short horror games mostly, this was a nice addition to the collection of "Dark Stories" I have experienced before! Nice work developer:
i really enjoyed the game , well done
Wooooow! Epic game! Was scary :)
good
Hi there! It was funny to play! Waiting for your next! I did a video on my channel (Spanish). Hope you like it.
Fantastic scary horror game
My soul left me after that
Great little game, was not expecting the monster to be that close!
I liked the mood of this game, it was pretty scary and good experience for the ones who want to start play horror games. Good job!
Not bad, but it does feel rushed.
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Game was amazing for a beginner, story wise and the atmosphere was great but I wish I got to see the thing that Killed Gary
Here's a little gameplay video if youre interested keep up the good workVery good job with this episode friend! it make me scream like a little girl ngl XD
saludos desde latam:)
Awesome little game i really felt the pressure from the ambient of the game although short for your first game this is amazing hope to see more from you keep up the amazing work.
This game has really good potential. I've seen someone point out the bug with restarting. I couldn't do anything after clicking restart, it went to the beginning, could see the beginning speech, but couldn't move, or press Esc, so had to force close it (it also sucks that you start over, buuuut i understand the why's on that lol)
The atmosphere was incredible, it was just enough to be spooky without being over the top. The occasional loud clank or something was spot on as well!
There is a point around the second (I think second?) Note, where the screen goes all VHS static (even though I've got VHS turned off) And its only in that area (around the area of the stairs) and that's also where I died after turning that corner (I couldn't see anything because of the VHS static taking over more than half of the screen) so i wasn't even sure what killed me (or if its a bug because of the random static area)
All in all its a cool concept and game :)
This game got me shhoook af
Great short horror!
Nice spooky game
Good for a first game, simple but well executed, creepy atmosphere and sound design.
There are some bugs that have to be accounted for e.g. pressing escape, when reading something bugs out and it didn't work, when dying and restarting.
You could time the post process volume being active when being chased, instead of having it always active near the car in the back. But those are details that come with time, and trying out different stuff, to do the same thing.
Great Job!
I really enjoyed your game - scary enough, well done. I look forward to playing the next game that you make, keep up the great work!
It's a Standart Short Horror Game.
First of, i really like this idea of a serie about short horror storys! keep it up!. but there is some issues and bugs in the game, first the VHS filter is buggy, in the resolution of 1920 x 1080 it's "glitched" but after changeing the resoulition it kinda fixed, and the sensibility needs to be fixed but besides that, it's a nice game.
i'll reate it a 5.5/10, it's nice and fun, you should try it!.
Thank you for the feedback, there were some issues with the options implementation sadly, but it is something that I'm ironing out at the moment for future releases :)
Hell no beo! this game had me on the edge of my seat. If the maker of the game is reading this, Good job on this game. it's your first one and it turned out pretty good! for next time I would recommend invlving thentity more directly and give the player more time with it to run from it and hide from it!!
Pretty cool game. Love the options for the visuals. All throughout the game I was expecting something to jump out in front of me so you definitely aced the creepy factor here. Keep up the great work.
This is very well done for a first game! I had a little trouble at first seeing where everything was but once I found the flashlight it was easy. Very nice game and looking forward to more ! Your game is second and starts at 5:23
Just finished playing the game for a video.
Overall, really enjoyed being creeped out by the noises around the map. At the last part, I just ran straight out
Will love to see more "Dark Stories" in the future.
Full Playthrough - Dullahan Dylan
Comments below clip:
Who doesn't like to work night shifts? Who doesn't like to be a mechanic whose greasy hands find more mayhem than metal works? There's something out there and it doesn't seem to like men working late. Will we survive or perish at the hands of a monster? Only one way to find out, and you know how.
Didn't run into any bugs, hiccups or other snags. Kudos to all involved!.
Great game! Love the vibe of it and I hope to see more stuff like this in the future ;)
VIDEO STARTS 3:25*
GAME IS VERY SHORT BUT STILL AN AWESOME GAME!!!