Game Description & Razor Pitch:

"Do you think a house can dream?"

  • Ritual Static is a surreal first-person photography horror game following a young man in his childhood home the day before a big move. 

    Use a digital camera to explore an ever-changing haunted house. Take pictures during the dreaming day and waking night. Surf the television, sink into static, and rot in the dark. 

    Features:

    • Search for family keepsakes in perverse configurations

    • Meet eclectic characters in unique circumstances

    • Take pictures of beloved artifacts to feed an insatiable appetite

    • Celebrate loneliness with iconic television specials

    • Play a charmingly violent choose-your-own adventure game to blow off steam

    Ritual Static is a short adventure experience with a heay focus on narrative and atmosphere. The game is about 90 minutes long.

Developer Name: Hayes Geldmacher

Contact Info: cliffordgamedeveloper@gmail.com

Relase Date: March 30th, 2026

Price: $2.99 USD

Platforms: Windows PC, Steam Deck

Steam Page: Ritual Static on Steam

Itch Page: Ritual Static on Itch.io

Genre: Photography Horror Adventure

Approx. Length: 90 minutes