achingly.top was established in 2021 with a vision to redefine psychological horror gaming through immersive storytelling and atmospheric design. Based in Denver, Colorado, our team of 8 developers, writers, and sound designers is passionate about creating horror experiences that linger in your mind long after you’ve finished playing.
Our flagship game, Achingly: Silent Shadows, is a first-person psychological horror game that follows the story of a protagonist trapped in a decaying mansion with a dark past. The game relies on atmospheric tension, psychological twists, and environmental storytelling rather than excessive gore, creating a truly immersive and unsettling experience. Players must solve intricate puzzles, explore eerie environments, and uncover the mansion’s secrets while avoiding a mysterious presence that haunts the halls.
What makes us stand out? We prioritize emotional depth and player immersion. Our sound design uses binaural audio to create a 3D soundscape that makes you feel like you’re truly in the mansion, and our narrative explores complex themes of guilt, memory, and identity. We also offer multiple difficulty settings, including a "story mode" for players who want to experience the narrative without intense horror elements, ensuring our game is accessible to a wide range of players.
Since launching, achingly.top has grown to over 90,000 registered players and has received critical acclaim for its storytelling and atmosphere. We maintain active forums and social media channels where players can discuss theories, share experiences, and connect with the team. Our blog features developer insights, behind-the-scenes content, and interviews with horror experts, fostering a sense of community among horror fans.
Looking forward, we’re expanding Achingly: Silent Shadows with a standalone expansion that explores the backstory of the mansion’s mysterious presence, and we’re developing a new horror game set in a different environment (a remote forest) with a focus on environmental survival. We’re also working on a VR version of Achingly: Silent Shadows to enhance immersion even further.
At achingly.top, our mission is to create horror games that challenge, unsettle, and provoke thought—games that stay with you long after the credits roll. Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or new to the genre, we invite you to step into our world of shadows and secrets.
For questions, feedback, or support, contact us at [email protected] or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or Reddit.
— The achingly.top Team