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About the game

Martha Is Dead is a dark, psychological first-person thriller set in 1944 that blurs the boundaries between reality, superstition and the tragedy of war.

As the conflict between Germany and the Allied forces rages on, the desecrated corpse of a drowned woman is discovered... Martha!

Martha is dead, and her twin sister Giulia, the daughter of a German soldier, will have to cope alone with this terrible loss and the repercussions of her murder. Her quest for the truth is clouded by mysterious folk tales and the horror of the war, which is drawing ever closer.

What will come of it?

The features

Authentic Italian dubbing

The first indie game to be released that uses Italian as its default language, to fully immerse you in the story and characters

From the makers of The Town of Light

The second game from LKA, the award-winning developer behind The Town of Light and a specialist in narrative games rooted in reality and tackling sensitive subjects.

Dark, deep and multidimensional storytelling

Martha Is Dead explores the subject of loss, human relationships and the psychological intricacies of a dark period in history through the eyes of a young woman in search of the truth, but with her own secrets to protect.

Explore a detailed reproduction of the Italian countryside

Explore the magnificent Tuscan countryside on foot, by boat or by bike. Rooted in reality, the setting and historical context of Martha Is Dead are inspired by real events and places that have been accurately recreated, as LKA is so good at doing.

Play with dolls

Play with a multitude of puppets in the mechanical theatre to recall repressed memories.

Mix folklore and superstition

Unlock symbols and use tarot cards to reveal new aspects of the game and summon the spirit of the Lady.

War in the background

Collect newspapers and telegrams, and listen to the radio to catch up on the latest news from a world engulfed in war.

Sublime virtual photography

Take photos simply for fun, but also to progress through the story and discover the game world in greater depth. A simulation will guide you through the photography of the 40s, and you'll also be able to develop your own photos using a fully functional darkroom!

Authentic Italian music from the era

Immerse yourself in evocative and atmospheric music, with aquatic music specialists Between Music and their Aquasonic project; The Town of Light composer Aseptic Void, with his nostalgic and captivating compositions; all in authentic retro style with reinvented versions of classic pieces, including Schubert's Ave Maria, O Bella Ciao, with original tracks composed and sung by Francesca Messina, and 90s disco star Femina Ridens.