Some truths were never meant to surface.
A first-person Lovecraftian horror adventure. Out now on PS5 and PC, coming to Xbox Series X|S in 2026.
The story
A father, an island, and something older than both
Andrew is a fisherman. His daughter Ellie is gone, and every trace of her leads to a remote island that people abandoned long ago. He takes the boat out anyway.
What waits on the shore comes straight from the stories of H. P. Lovecraft: drowned temples, carved faces older than any people, and the gods who sleep under the water. Some of them are waking up.
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2021 release trailer
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Teaser
Features
What waits on the island
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The forbidden island
Wrecked boats, empty villages and black-sand coves on an island people left for a reason. Walk it at your own pace and read what the last survivors wrote down.
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Cosmic dread
Some of what lives here is the size of a mountain. You see it on the horizon long before it sees you.
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A father's search
Andrew came for Ellie, his daughter. Letters, diaries and memories tell you how she got here and what the island wants with her.
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Eerie puzzles
Environmental puzzles built on observation and on objects that should not exist. Look closely before you touch anything.
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Eldritch entities
Lovecraft's best-known creations walk out of the sea in person, Dagon among them. Some can be fought. Most are better avoided.
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Artifacts of the old gods
An ancient artifact gives Andrew a way to strike back. Every use of it takes something from him.
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Sound you feel
An original score by Thanos Zampoukas, and Brandon Fague as the voice of Andrew. Surf, whispers and long silences carry the rest.
Screenshots
The island in pictures
Press
What the critics said
“I really cannot overstate how cool The Shore is.”
Dread Central “It's a dark indie pearl worth a five-hour dive.”
Critical Hit “The visuals and music of The Shore are absolutely superb.”
Indie Game Reviewer “Beautifully oppressive atmosphere and striking art direction.”
MKAU Gaming “The most complete and refined version of the game so far.”
CogConnected “This game is definitely for all H. P. Lovecraft fans.”
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Editions
Ways to play
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The Shore: Enhanced Edition
On PlayStation 5 since 30 April 2026, and on Xbox Series X|S later in 2026. Published by Iphigames. ESRB M, PEGI 12.
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On disc, for PS5
The Enhanced Edition is included in the physical PS5 edition of Necrophosis: Full Consciousness, from PQube, out since 28 May 2026.
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The Shore VR
The island in virtual reality, for SteamVR headsets with tracked controllers.
The Shore VR
Credits
The Team
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Ares Dragonis
Creator, director and artist
Founder of Dragonis Games. Started The Shore in early 2019 and worked on it alone for eleven months: design, environments, creatures and direction. Went on to make The Shore VR, Eresys and Necrophosis.
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Adonis Brosteanu
Programmer
Built the game systems of The Shore and The Shore VR in Unreal Engine, and later led programming on Eresys.
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Thanos Zampoukas
Composer
Wrote the original score, from the Island and Lighthouse themes to the Dagon theme.
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Brandon Fague
Voice of Andrew
Plays Andrew, the father at the centre of the story.
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Alexander Gorbenko
Marketing, IndiePump
Runs marketing for Dragonis Games through IndiePump, including the console launch of the Enhanced Edition.
Partners
Made possible with
Recognition
Awards
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Epic MegaGrant
Epic Games, 2020
Development grant from the Unreal Engine fund
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2023
Best Marketing of the Year
HEGA, Hellenic Game Awards, 2023
For the launch campaign of The Shore
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2023
Best Game of the Year
Gameworld.gr, 2023
Community Award, voted by readers
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2026
IndiePump Top Choice Award
IndiePump.space, September 2026
Indie game of the month, chosen by public vote
FAQ
Questions players ask
How long is The Shore?
Most players finish The Shore in 2 to 5 hours. Exploring every cove and reading every note takes you to the upper end.
Which platforms is The Shore on?
The Shore: Enhanced Edition is out on PlayStation 5 since 30 April 2026. The PC version is on Steam, GOG and itch.io since 19 February 2021. Xbox Series X|S follows later in 2026, and The Shore VR is on Steam for SteamVR headsets.
When does The Shore come to Xbox?
The Shore: Enhanced Edition was announced for Xbox Series X|S on 2 March 2026 and launches later in 2026. This page will link the Microsoft Store listing as soon as it opens.
Is there a physical PS5 edition?
Yes. The Shore: Enhanced Edition comes as a bonus game in the physical PS5 edition of Necrophosis: Full Consciousness, published by PQube and released on 28 May 2026.
What is the age rating?
On PlayStation 5 the Enhanced Edition is rated ESRB M (Blood, Violence) and PEGI 12 (Horror).
Which languages does The Shore support?
Voice acting is in English. Text and subtitles are available in 14 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Russian, Polish, Turkish, Hungarian, Greek, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.
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