Planned Release Date: To be announced

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Brief Introduction

《Dependent Origination》is a first-person adventyre puzzle game cuntered on suspenseful storytelling and exploratory interaction.

In an aging machinery factory in a small midland town, a homicide and dismemberment case casts an eerie shroud of mystery.The disappearance of a young girl and a bizarre fatal plunge soon follows in succession,with whispers of vengeful spirits haunting the factory grounds spreading panic.

Years later, through the investigation-driven pursuit of police Wang Nan,the truth finally surfaces.Fates intertwine across this decade-spanning narrative woven with subtle clues,ultimately revealing a profound tale of human sin and redemption.

Playing Method

Exploration & Collection

As the protagonist, scour diverse environments to uncover dust-laden secrets and reveal hidden pasts. Gather textual clues and artifacts, assembling fragmented truths through environmental storytelling.

Adventure Puzzle Mechanics

The game features intricately designed puzzles demanding both logical deduction and creative intervention.Progress requires:

Connecting interdisciplinary clues.Solving reimagined takes on classic gameplay mechanics.Unraveling layered conundrums through ingenuity.

Each solution advances the narrative toward its haunting conclusion.

Story

Fresh out of police academy, Wang Nan was cataloging cold case files from a decades-old homicide that once rocked Jiang-Ding City, when he stumbled upon an eerie detail: a witness statement bore his late father's identical signature. Dismissing it as coincidence, he thought little of it—until sorting through his father's personal effects unearthed a timeworn journal.Long-buried secrets seeped from its pages. Lives once vibrant materialized before him，woven into a tapestry of:

Innocence and lust

Radiance and shadow

The Buddhist Three Poisons: greed, wrath, delusion...

Art ＆ Design

The game employs metaphorical scene design to recreate cities circa the millennium era. Balancing realism with dreamcore aesthetics, these surreal-yet-authentic environments visually manifest the shared childhood memories embedded in the narrative's universe - distilling collective nostalgia into its purest archetypal form.

Lasts

Three years ago, a creative impulse began stirring within me—to tell a story through games, a story exploring humanity's radiance and darkness. As both a game industry professional and lifelong gamer, I've always believed this magnificent artistic medium should carry the responsibility of meaningful expression. Gathering like-minded companions, after months of preparation, we established Chuan Studio.

Our journey since has been paved with equal parts anxiety and joy, hardship and conviction. Yet we hold firm to the adage: "Though the path is long, each step taken brings us closer."

The name "船" (chuán) emerged from a conversation with our youngest teammate. Instantly resonant, it embodies our mission: to carry stories forward, setting sail from streams into rivers, hoping ultimately to converge into the vast ocean of player experiences. May our creations find harbor in your hearts.

(Free Demo Launching Q4 2025 - Wishlist Now for Updates)

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Regarding adult content in the game:

On sexual content: Our game focuses on horror and suspense elements. There are only one or two instances of textual descriptions or visual suggestive imagery related to sexual themes. Overall, there are no explicit sexual elements.
On violence and blood: As our game is centered around horror and suspense, some scenes may include gore and blood, which are used solely to enhance the atmosphere and plot. There is no intention to promote violence or depict extreme violence.
On self-harm and suicide: We have taken special care to avoid depicting self-injury or suicide. If such themes appear, they are only lightly reflected in the context of certain characters and serve the storyline.
We strongly recommend potential players consider these points and evaluate their own comfort level with the game’s content. Our primary goal is to deliver an exciting story and thrilling horror experience while avoiding topics that might be distressing for some players. If you have any concerns or questions about the content, please feel free to contact us. We are always ready to assist you. Thank you for your support and understanding.