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About the Game

One Man’s Poison is a third-person survival horror experience set in a decaying mental asylum.

One Man's Poison places players in the role of Jake Dubrowski, a washed-up private investigator drawn into the eerie confines of Fountain Vale Mental Hospital on a missing persons case. As Jake delves deeper into the asylum's shadowy corridors, he uncovers unsettling secrets about the institution's dark past, and it's even darker present, all while reality itself begins to unravel around him, and his own haunted past threatens to consume him.

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Core Pillars

  • Survival Horror — tense exploration and resource management.
  • Environmental Discovery — uncover story through locations, notes, and details.
  • Puzzles — progress by observation, tools, and problem-solving.
  • Player Choice — avoid, outsmart, or confront threats depending on the situation.

Content Notice

This project is intended for mature audiences and contains horror themes.

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Includes common triggers and accessibility notes. (Spoiler-free.)

Development Status

Active development. Current focus: core gameplay loop + vertical slice.
For the latest, check the roadmap and devlog.

Meet the Team

Patrick Barnhardt (CrimsonStrife)

Designer / Developer

Bug Pearson (Starbie)

Composer

VGen

Charikleia Kokoli (Acouaria)

Illustrator / Concept Artist

VGen

Hayden Daviau (SyllaAria / HaybaleVoice)

Casting / Direction

FAQ

The roadmap is a public, read-only tracker. The devlog covers bigger updates. You can also tune into live development streams on Twitch (linked in the footer) for real-time progress and Q&A.

Not yet—timelines will be shared once milestones stabilize. Until then, the roadmap is the best indicator of progress.

Yes—once public builds are available. Any spoiler guidance will be posted in the devlog and/or press kit. An announcement will be made when keys are available, and you can always reach out via the contact info below if you have specific questions about content creation or streaming.

The best way to support is by following the project’s progress and sharing it with others who might be interested. Engaging with the community on social media, joining live streams, and providing feedback are also hugely appreciated. If you’re a content creator, talking about the game or sharing your excitement can make a big difference. Financial support isn’t necessary, but if you’re interested in that, check out the official merch at the CrimsonStrife Gaming shop, subscribing on Twitch, signing up for Patreon are all valid ways to support.

The game is being designed as a single-player experience. While multiplayer and co-op modes can add interesting dynamics, they also introduce significant complexity to development. The focus is on delivering a polished and immersive solo experience that aligns with the survival horror genre.

Contact

Press / business inquiries:
[email protected]

Press Kit Devlog Roadmap

  • Genre: 

    Survival Horror

  • Release Date: 

    TBA

  • Number of Players: 

    1

  • Platforms: 

    PC/Linux (Steam, Itch.io, Epic Games Store)

  • Rating: 

    ESRB: M (Planned)

  • Supported Languages

    • Display Languages: 

      English

    • Voice Languages: 

      English

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