Without a Dawn: A Chilling Introspective Journey from Indie Dev Jesse Makkonen

Gaming Staff • February 26, 2025

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Jesse Makkonen, an indie game developer from Finland, known for his DISTRAINT series and Afterdream, has announced his latest project - Without a Dawn. Without a Dawn is a visual novel with philosophical and psychological horror elements, set to be released on Steam on 19th May 2025.

Without a Dawn is a dark and introspective tale that features a unique pseudo-ASCII art style, which Makkonen has developed over the past year. The game is currently being developed for PC, with plans to release on consoles at a later date. However, there are no plans to support or release the game on Android and iOS devices.

The announcement trailer for Without a Dawn is available on YouTube, and the game's Steam store page is already live. The press kit is also available on Makkonen's website. All the information and press kit are available without embargo.

Without a Dawn promises to be a thought-provoking and immersive game that will challenge players to confront their fears and inner demons. With its unique art style and engaging narrative, it is a game that is sure to appeal to fans of psychological horror and philosophical themes. Makkonen's track record in creating engaging and innovative games suggests that Without a Dawn will be another successful addition to his portfolio.

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