DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition

DISTRAINT is a 2D psychological horror adventure game for PC. In order to secure a partnership in a famous company, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman. In that very moment, he finds out the price of his humanity.

DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition is a indie, horror and psychological horror game developed and published by Jesse Makkonen.
Released on October 21st 2015 is available only on Windows in 12 languages: English, Italian, German, French, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Turkish, Korean and Japanese.

It has received 12,006 reviews of which 11,184 were positive and 822 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition into these genres:

Indie Horror Psychological Horror Pixel Graphics 2D Adventure Story Rich Atmospheric Singleplayer Dark Puzzle Psychological Short Side Scroller Mystery Dark Humor Emotional Point & Click Narration Gore

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Requirements

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Windows

OS *: Windows Vista or later
Processor: Dual Core 2.0 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 512 MB card capable of shader 3.0
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 175 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9c Compliant
Additional Notes: Controller support is for Xbox 360 controller only.

Reviews

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Jan. 2025

This game delivers a chilling psychological horror experience with a touching narrative. It's short but leaves a lasting impression. Perfect for fans of story/puzzle indie horror games!

Oct. 2024

Distraint is a beautiful pixel experience among indie psychological games. I first played it on Android and now on PC. And I have to admit that the Steam Deluxe Edition, with its colourful elements, is fantastic, unlike its standard counterpart. Now for the overall gameplay experience: You play as Price, a young man who tells his story of regret for his 'ambitious' choices. Here, the player can reflect on Price's actions. Was what happened in the story a natural consequence of his own emotional immaturity and the choices of the tenants he influenced? Was it the system that was ultimately evil, playing with people's destinies? Or was it the businessmen, always obsessed with ambition, who acted in the name of 'the law'? Or was it a combination of factors, where no one is really black and white, but morally grey? The developer obviously wanted to make a critique of the capitalist system, but also connect it to a deeper level. There are a lot of interesting scenes where the dev shows how corrupt the system is, but also how impressionable and childish Price is to a certain extent. Now, I don't agree with many of Price's perceptions and some of his actions, but I also don't agree with some of the moral messages that the game tries to give us. Ultimately, the game is open to interpretation, and it's a nice opportunity to reflect on our society and its flaws. As for the horror part, I was expecting some mild horror, probably in the style of Mad Father or a similar title. The bobble head characters definitely remind me of Dead Road to Canada, very funny like. What distinguishes Distraint is the constant fog-like atmosphere, the eerie music and the background effects, the latter of which keep you in suspense. The way you have to move around the rooms can also add to the tension. The whole story seems to be the product of a nightmare projected onto an old film. It's a very curated way of presenting horror in pixels. There are a few references to sayings that come to life as part of Price's hallucinations, and because the theme remains a social and serious one, the game remains engaging for the most part. I conclusion. Do I recommend it? For the most part, yes. I do. It's a nice little game, don't expect it to be Silent Hill in pixels, this is an indie Game, and a short one. But it's worth the try, for what it offers. If you enjoy story rich games and your system hasn't the specs for a heavy horror game, this is a good option for a mildly chilling experience.

April 2024

Did I like this game? Absolutely. Did I find this game mundane. Yes. (Just) another cautionary tale about the dark and slippery path of ambition. A well written game with nice artwork. I could find nothing really outstanding and groundbreaking to call Distraint a masterpiece; what I found was familiarity, a warm companion that acknowledges the truth of our society and lifestyle, particularly here in Australia in 2024. Distraint is about rampant progress, and about the inevitable cannibalistic nature such progress demands of modern civilisation .....and the "Price" that is harvested on the souls that take the bait. Looking forward to playing the second installment.

April 2024

For me the game does everything right. The controls are extremely simple, which allows you to completely immerse yourself in the story. The very simply designed graphics also play their part. It is remarkable how the developer manages to create a dense atmosphere using the simplest tools.

Feb. 2024

Great story and fun puzzles in this nicely spooky game. I've enjoyed this pixely game so much. The creator did an amazing job telling a story with simple graphics, Totally hooked on this game and the second one.

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4.99€

9.1

11,184

822

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Developer

Jesse Makkonen

Publisher

Jesse Makkonen

Release 21 Oct 2015

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