Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
A dynamic, strategic and immersive Survival Horror experience filled with nightmares and your slim chance to make it out alive In this dynamic, strategic and fast paced survival horror game, explore the many locations on the macabre island of Mora.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Action Points
Spend a limited allowance of points across several possible actions each turn.
Cooperative Game
Players coordinate their actions toward a shared objective and win or lose together.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Hand Management
Time and sequence a limited hand of cards to preserve future options.
Point-to-Point Movement
Move along explicit connections between named locations or nodes.
Read the full game description
A dynamic, strategic and immersive Survival Horror experience filled with nightmares and your slim chance to make it out alive In this dynamic, strategic and fast paced survival horror game, explore the many locations on the macabre island of Mora. Confront its demonic creatures, uncover its secrets, and try to escape alive! “In The Heart Of Darkness” is a game with fast, dynamic, and suspenseful gameplay. It’s quick and easy to learn, but challenging for experienced players alike. The game is full of tactical choices and hard decisions that can punish or kill you if not played wisely. “In The Heart Of Darkness” drags you to the atmosphere of Gothic Horror novels and movies. It brings you directly into the macabre and the mysteries of an island filled with ancient secrets and demonic presence! An easy to learn experience for new players and fun for experienced ones Replay value, includes 2 different scenarios and adjustable difficulty levels - overcome different challenges and goals A dynamic, fast, intense and easy to learn system Solo and co-op game for 1-4 players —description from the designer