From the developer behind Beyond Shadowgate, the expanded 16-bit reimagining of the cult classic point-and-click brings lethal hazards and cosmic dread to PC
Toronto, Canada, 15 October 2026 – Publisher Komi Games and solo developer GrahfMetal (Jeff Canam) are thrilled to announce that Infested DX, a retro sci-fi horror point-and-click adventure game, will officially launch on PC via Steam on October 27 for $9.99 USD. A playable demo is available throughout October’s Steam Next Fest, for players brave enough to face the derelict corridors ahead of launch.
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Awakening as the sole survivor aboard a desolate starship, players must navigate deadly hazards, hostile creatures and lethal environmental traps, as they search to find a cure for their own infection, chart a route home and make sense of the nightmare that doomed the rest of the crew.
Drawing deep inspiration from brutal, atmosphere-drenched classics such as Shadowgate and Déjà Vu, Infested DX embraces high-stakes retro puzzle-solving. Expect to die fast, die often, and rely on unconventional experimentation to overcome relentless obstacles across a focused, three-hour campaign.
Originally released in 2016 as an 8-bit indie darling on Itch.io, Infested DX marks GrahfMetal’s definitive return to the project following the acclaimed launch of 2024’s Beyond Shadowgate. Rebuilt from the ground up to realise the game’s full vision, this “DX” edition delivers a vast visual overhaul alongside substantial new content and modern quality-of-life improvements.
Key Features
- Brutal Classic Adventure Gameplay: Step into the unforgiving shoes of first-person MacVenture-style classics where every room presents fatal traps, intricate puzzles and demands unconventional solutions.
- Bite-Sized Horror Experience: A tight, suspense-filled 3-hour journey designed with replayability and speedrunning in mind.
- Comprehensive 16-Bit Overhaul: Completely upgraded visuals transform the original 8-bit aesthetic into rich, dread-inducing 16-bit pixel art and detailed cosmic horror backdrops.
- Expanded Story and Locations: Explore previously unseen rooms, conquer brand-new puzzles and uncover deeper lore refining the original narrative.
- Modern Quality-of-Life Upgrades: Navigate the nightmare with full controller support, an integrated quicksave system and modern accessibility settings.
Infested DX launches on October 27 on Steam for $9.99 USD. Players can wishlist the game and play the free demo today on Steam.
About GrahfMetal
GrahfMetal is the indie development studio of Jeff Canam, dedicated to revitalizing classic retro adventure and puzzle formats. Canam is the creator of the original 2016 Infested and co-developer of 2024’s Beyond Shadowgate.
About Komi Games
Komi Games is an independent studio based in Toronto, Canada that develops games for PC and consoles. A nostalgic reverence for the greatest titles of the past unites our team in the goal of introducing players to the kinds of experiences that create cherished memories and lifelong gamers.
