Wound Man is a macabre jigsaw puzzle adventure where you reconstruct a tortured figure from centuries-old anatomical art. Uncover hidden secrets and collect strange curiosities with every piece.

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We believe that Wound Man can be improved with feedback through Steam's Early Access system. We are hoping to receive player feedback on the existing puzzles to learn what works and what doesn't, as well as thoughts and ideas to expand the game with new modes and puzzle types. The game is currently playable, but there are a lot more features that we want to add to the game prior to the full release.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect Wound Man to come out of Early Access in the first half of 2024.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to add additional puzzles and modes, as well as more animations, deeper story and overall polish. We hope to tweak gameplay based on user feedback. We also plan to add Steam achievements.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game currently has 30 functional puzzles and three levels of difficulty. A story line exists but is evolving with player feedback.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“There is no plan to change the price during Early Access. However, the price of the game will increase when the full game is released.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We are open to and looking forward to receiving constructive feedback and ideas for the current and future versions. If you have feature requests please let us know via the Steam forums.”
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About This Game

Wound Man is a macabre jigsaw puzzle adventure where anatomy, history, and obsession intertwine.

Piece together haunting, centuries-old medical illustrations and uncover the story of a being stitched together from humanity’s darkest curiosities.

A Body of Secrets

Each puzzle is more than an image—it is a fragment of something greater.
Search carefully. Hidden within every puzzle are secrets waiting to be uncovered: elaborate collections, alternate paths, strange mini-games, and fragments of a story that refuses to stay buried.

Curiosity is rewarded. Completion is not guaranteed.

Restore What Was Lost

Wound Man is not whole.

His body has been scattered, his past obscured, and the one he loved has faded from existence.
By uncovering hidden truths and assembling what was torn apart, you may yet restore what time has erased.

But some things are not meant to return unchanged.

A Cabinet of Curiosity

Beyond the puzzles lies a deeper obsession.

Uncover over 170 strange and unsettling artifacts, each hidden within the fabric of the game’s anatomical worlds. From peculiar creatures to forgotten instruments, every discovery expands your Cabinet of Curiosity—a growing archive of the bizarre and the macabre.

Some are easy to find.
Others demand patience, precision… or something more.

Completion is not required.
But for those who seek to understand everything, the Cabinet holds many truths.

Features

  • Handcrafted anatomical puzzles inspired by real historical medical art

  • Multiple gameplay modes for both relaxed play and deeper challenge

  • Hidden secrets in every puzzle, including mini-games and narrative fragments

  • A dark, symbolic storyline told through discovery and reconstruction

  • Collectibles and curiosities to uncover and catalogue

  • Original soundtrack of haunting, atmospheric compositions

  • Steam achievements for those who seek full completion

Play Your Way

Whether you prefer a meditative experience or a more demanding challenge, Wound Man adapts to your pace:

  • Casual Mode – A more relaxed journey through the imagery and story

  • Challenge Mode – Greater complexity for those who seek mastery

  • Special Modes – Replayable variations with unique constraints and twists

The Story

Wound Man is a tulpa—an entity born from thought—given form through centuries of anatomical illustration.
Once a tool of knowledge for surgeons and scholars, he has endured endless suffering in silence.

Yet he is not alone.

A presence once bound to him—now lost to time and obscurity—lingers at the edge of memory.
Through your actions, her fragments may be found… and perhaps, restored.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Dual core 3 GHz+
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GTX 700 series or similar
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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