Gustaw Stachaszewski, the creative mind behind the acclaimed horror title Darkwood, is venturing into unexpected territory with Hoarder, a cleaning simulator that conceals far more than meets the eye.
On the surface, Hoarder appears to be a straightforward tidying experience, drawing comparisons to popular titles like PowerWash Simulator and Viscera Cleanup Detail. However, the game harbors deeper mysteries waiting to be uncovered by curious players willing to explore beyond the initial premise.
The project comes from Byzel, a studio operating under the umbrella of board game company Awaken Realms. The team brings together talent from diverse gaming backgrounds, including contributors from the celebrated action-puzzle FPS Superhot and the YouTube horror series Poradnik Uśmiechu (Smile Guide).
What sets Hoarder apart is its layered design philosophy, reminiscent of games like Inscryption, which begins as one experience before revealing something entirely different to observant players. The studio has strategically crafted the game to reward exploration and curiosity, with certain discoveries that could dramatically alter the player experience.
The recent announcement trailer for Hoarder offers an intriguing glimpse into this dual-natured concept, though viewers seeking to preserve the full experience may want to exercise caution regarding certain revelations presented later in the footage.