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The Occultist

The Occultist

Released: 4/8/2026

"Engraved in my mind are images that would make any man tremble... but I am not just any man. I am The Occultist." The Occultist is a first-person narrative thriller. You play as Alan Rebels, a paranormal investigator who travels to an abandoned British island after his father's disappearance. Explore Godstone island, face supernatural entities, and uncover long-buried occult rituals. STORY & SETTING In The Occultist, paranormal investigator Alan Rebels travels to the mysterious island of Godstone to determine the cause of the sudden disappearance of his father. Even though he mentioned the island repeatedly over the decades, all that Alan really knows is that his father was born and spent his early years there. However, Alan does not travel alone. He carries with him his mystical pendulum, an object of unknown origin that accompanied him on all his past paranormal investigations. As he explores the foggy streets and maddening buildings, apparently being the only things that remain on the mysterious island of Godstone, it becomes clear: This will be a case unlike any other. Godstone was inhabited until 1950 by an infamous, macabre cult that performed disturbing experiments and cruel rituals. No one has ever set foot on the island since - until today. Using his paranormal talents, Alan must interact with the ominous souls that seem to remain in the foreboding streets and buildings left on Godstone; or avoid them at all cost, should they be wrathful. Being a paranormal investigator, none of this is new to Alan Rebels. The mysterious Godstone however and his search for answers to his father’s disappearance put Alan’s skills to the test. More than any investigation before, Godstone shakes Alan’s convictions of what is possible in the world of the occult. Maybe Godstone hides a curse that can be lifted… but should it be? FEATURES Mystic Pendulum: the most important object for Alan. Through it, he is able to interact with the environment and modify it due to its four unique and original mechanics. 1st person action: Experience the foreboding world of The Occultist through the eyes of Alan Rebels and use the mystic pendulum to unravel what happened in GodStone. Survival horror: The Occultist has all the distinctive elements of the genre, with tense exploration and atmosphere, as well as an up-close and personal narrative. Next-gen graphics: The Occultist has an astonishing level and quality of graphics – for a truly immersive horror experience. Hide and Sneak: Alan always avoids direct combat. Using stealth mechanics, he must advance through the story without being caught off-guard. Memorable characters: Godstone is populated with adversaries that will make your investigation a real nightmare. Puzzles and paranormal detective work: From straightforward puzzles to those that require knowledge and insight into the occult arts. Soundtrack: The Occultist features an original soundtrack by renowned composer Pepe Herrero.

"Engraved in my mind are images that would make any man tremble... but I am not just any man. I am The Occultist." The Occultist is a first-person narrative thriller. You play as Alan Rebels, a paranormal investigator who travels to an abandoned British island after his father's disappearance. Explore Godstone island, face supernatural entities, and uncover long-buried occult rituals. STORY & SETTING In The Occultist, paranormal investigator Alan Rebels travels to the mysterious island of Godstone to determine the cause of the sudden disappearance of his father. Even though he mentioned the island repeatedly over the decades, all that Alan really knows is that his father was born and spent his early years there. However, Alan does not travel alone. He carries with him his mystical pendulum, an object of unknown origin that accompanied him on all his past paranormal investigations. As he explores the foggy streets and maddening buildings, apparently being the only things that remain on the mysterious island of Godstone, it becomes clear: This will be a case unlike any other. Godstone was inhabited until 1950 by an infamous, macabre cult that performed disturbing experiments and cruel rituals. No one has ever set foot on the island since - until today. Using his paranormal talents, Alan must interact with the ominous souls that seem to remain in the foreboding streets and buildings left on Godstone; or avoid them at all cost, should they be wrathful. Being a paranormal investigator, none of this is new to Alan Rebels. The mysterious Godstone however and his search for answers to his father’s disappearance put Alan’s skills to the test. More than any investigation before, Godstone shakes Alan’s convictions of what is possible in the world of the occult. Maybe Godstone hides a curse that can be lifted… but should it be? FEATURES Mystic Pendulum: the most important object for Alan. Through it, he is able to interact with the environment and modify it due to its four unique and original mechanics. 1st person action: Experience the foreboding world of The Occultist through the eyes of Alan Rebels and use the mystic pendulum to unravel what happened in GodStone. Survival horror: The Occultist has all the distinctive elements of the genre, with tense exploration and atmosphere, as well as an up-close and personal narrative. Next-gen graphics: The Occultist has an astonishing level and quality of graphics – for a truly immersive horror experience. Hide and Sneak: Alan always avoids direct combat. Using stealth mechanics, he must advance through the story without being caught off-guard. Memorable characters: Godstone is populated with adversaries that will make your investigation a real nightmare. Puzzles and paranormal detective work: From straightforward puzzles to those that require knowledge and insight into the occult arts. Soundtrack: The Occultist features an original soundtrack by renowned composer Pepe Herrero.

"Engraved in my mind are images that would make any man tremble... but I am not just any man. I am The Occultist." The Occultist is a first-person narrative thriller. You play as Alan Rebels, a paranormal investigator who travels to an abandoned British island after his father's disappearance. Explore Godstone island, face supernatural entities, and uncover long-buried occult rituals. STORY & SETTING In The Occultist, paranormal investigator Alan Rebels travels to the mysterious island of Godstone to determine the cause of the sudden disappearance of his father. Even though he mentioned the island repeatedly over the decades, all that Alan really knows is that his father was born and spent his early years there. However, Alan does not travel alone. He carries with him his mystical pendulum, an object of unknown origin that accompanied him on all his past paranormal investigations. As he explores the foggy streets and maddening buildings, apparently being the only things that remain on the mysterious island of Godstone, it becomes clear: This will be a case unlike any other. Godstone was inhabited until 1950 by an infamous, macabre cult that performed disturbing experiments and cruel rituals. No one has ever set foot on the island since - until today. Using his paranormal talents, Alan must interact with the ominous souls that seem to remain in the foreboding streets and buildings left on Godstone; or avoid them at all cost, should they be wrathful. Being a paranormal investigator, none of this is new to Alan Rebels. The mysterious Godstone however and his search for answers to his father’s disappearance put Alan’s skills to the test. More than any investigation before, Godstone shakes Alan’s convictions of what is possible in the world of the occult. Maybe Godstone hides a curse that can be lifted… but should it be? FEATURES Mystic Pendulum: the most important object for Alan. Through it, he is able to interact with the environment and modify it due to its four unique and original mechanics. 1st person action: Experience the foreboding world of The Occultist through the eyes of Alan Rebels and use the mystic pendulum to unravel what happened in GodStone. Survival horror: The Occultist has all the distinctive elements of the genre, with tense exploration and atmosphere, as well as an up-close and personal narrative. Next-gen graphics: The Occultist has an astonishing level and quality of graphics – for a truly immersive horror experience. Hide and Sneak: Alan always avoids direct combat. Using stealth mechanics, he must advance through the story without being caught off-guard. Memorable characters: Godstone is populated with adversaries that will make your investigation a real nightmare. Puzzles and paranormal detective work: From straightforward puzzles to those that require knowledge and insight into the occult arts. Soundtrack: The Occultist features an original soundtrack by renowned composer Pepe Herrero.

Critics
67
Steam
77
Metacritic
69

Score Breakdown

67.3

Critic Average

20 reviews

77

Steam User Score

358 reviews

69

Metacritic User Score

24 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-9.2
Metacritic Disparity
-1.7
Combined Disparity
-5.5

Average of both sources

Review Timing

12 early (60%)8 launch window (40%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated Aug 29, 2026

Based on 20 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 67.3/100. Critics score this game 9.2 points lower than Steam users and 1.7 points lower than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 20)+
  1. SECTOR.sk StaffviaSECTOR.sk
    Apr 17, 2026·Launch window
    75/100View review
    Steam 76.5/100 · -1.5 ptsMetacritic 69/100 · +6.0 pts
  2. Jonathan LaurinviaGeeks & Com
    Apr 17, 2026·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Steam 76.5/100 · -6.5 ptsMetacritic 69/100 · +1.0 pts
  3. Alba NausicáaviaChicas Gamers
    Apr 15, 2026·Launch window
    82/100View review
    Steam 76.5/100 · +5.5 ptsMetacritic 69/100 · +13.0 pts
  4. Jeff M YoungviaAnalog Stick Gaming
    Apr 15, 2026·Launch window
    55/100View review
    Steam 76.5/100 · -21.5 ptsMetacritic 69/100 · -14.0 pts
  5. Varun KarunakarviaGamingBolt
    Apr 13, 2026·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Steam 76.5/100 · -6.5 ptsMetacritic 69/100 · +1.0 pts