The surreal psychological horror adventure heads to Seattle following Best Visuals recognition at Gamescom.
Independent developer Error Thing and publisher PARCO GAMES have announced that DEPERSON, a hand-drawn psychological horror adventure, will be featured at The MIX Fall Showcase in Seattle.
The appearance follows a strong run of festival recognition for the game. DEPERSON was recently named a finalist for Best Visuals at the Gamescom Awards 2026 and also received a nomination for Excellence in Art at the Busan Indie Connect Festival 2026.
These nominations recognize the game’s distinctive hand-drawn art style and surreal approach to psychological horror.
A Surreal Story About Identity and Memory
DEPERSON follows Aaron, a man who wakes up in the dystopian nation of Indrija with no memory of who he is. The country is dominated by surveillance and fear, and as Aaron searches for answers about his past, the boundaries between reality and perception begin to break down.
Players will explore their surroundings, solve environmental puzzles and use the unique abilities of different characters to progress. Decisions made throughout the story can influence Aaron’s development and the people around him, leading to different outcomes.
The game combines elements of classic point-and-click adventures with platforming mechanics and environmental challenges. Its story explores themes including identity, trauma, oppression, memory and psychological conflict.
DEPERSON Features
- Branching Narrative: Player decisions influence the story, characters and possible endings.
- Psychological Horror: Explores themes of trauma, identity, memory and oppression.
- Character Abilities: Different characters provide unique abilities for solving puzzles and navigating challenges.
- Hand-Drawn Art: A distinctive visual style supports the game’s surreal and unsettling atmosphere.
- Modernized Adventure Gameplay: Combines traditional point-and-click mechanics with platforming and movement abilities.
- Atmospheric Soundtrack: An adaptive soundtrack complements the game’s changing environments and tone.
A playable demo of DEPERSON is currently available on Steam, allowing players to experience the game’s opening and its surreal world ahead of its full release.
DEPERSON at The MIX Fall Showcase
Attendees can play DEPERSON in person during The MIX Fall Showcase on September 4, 2026, at 115 Bell St, Seattle, Washington.
The press preview begins at 6:00 PM PDT, followed by general admission from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM PDT.
Players can also wishlist DEPERSON on Steam.
For more information, visit the official DEPERSON website.
About Error Thing
Error Thing is an independent game studio based in Ankara, Turkey. Founded in 2022 by three childhood friends, the studio focuses on story-driven games that explore emotions, memories, perception and player choice through surreal worlds.
About PARCO GAMES
PARCO GAMES is a Japanese game label from PARCO, a cultural company known for its work across fashion, art, entertainment and retail. The label focuses on supporting independent games while preserving the creative vision and individuality of their developers.
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