ESSOMENIC
By
BRYGD Interactive
Development status: Level 1: Concept Prototype
The game is in its early conceptual stage. Core ideas, mechanics, and the target audience are being defined, and early prototypes are created to test fundamental gameplay concepts.
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Description
Play as a memory surgeon.
SURGERY
- Navigate a patient's memories; find their emotional attachments in forms of items.
- Communicate with the patient
- Perform maintenance on any failing systems to keep the procedure running
- Get points based on efficiency
EXPLORE
- Unlock new areas or secrets with points, progress the narrative
- Find new patients to perform the procedure on
EARLY DEMO AVAILABLE ON ITCH
https://brygdinteractive.itch.io/essomenic
Facts
Title: ESSOMENIC
Studio: BRYGD Interactive
Genre: Adventure
Planned release: 2026 Q3
Platforms: PC, Steam Deck
Looking for: Company Investment, Marketing and Promotion Support, Publisher Partnership
Milestones
- New Talent Nominee: Best Outside the Box category for Swedish Game Awards 2025
- Concept sparked from local Gothenburg game jam (winner in Game Design category)
Uniqueness
- Strong premise (play as a memory surgeon)
- Arcade-style minigames mixed with immersive psychological horror
- Modularly, safely designed
- Familiar to fans of successful titles
- Inherent virality of horror
- Unique communication method with NPCs; special power dynamic as the surgeon
- A visual thematic mix of technology & occultism — science & divinity
About the Team
The Studio – BRYGD Interactive
4 developers based in Gothenburg.
The Game Hub – Sweden Game Arena
Located in the western part of the country, Sweden Game Arena has since it's start in 2004 supported more than 100 startups within games. Some which have gained international recognition like Coffee Stain Studios, Stunlock Studios, Iron Gate, Landfall Games and Wishfully.
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