Assigned to a remote radio outpost known as Station 23, your duties are simple: log weather reports, monitor incoming transmissions, and follow your directives. But when a storm hits your station, things start taking a turn for the unnatural.

I've said before how much I just love stumbling across indie games when I'm least expecting it. It's one thing to find it on Steam or through a recommendation, but finding a game that looks great on your own just feels more satisfying, and those are the games I end up looking forward to the most. In this case, I found this game simply scrolling through my personal TikTok which doesn't feature many games, surprisingly. When it popped up on my page, I reached out to the developers and they were happy for me to feature The Last Transmission here for my Have You Heard Of This section, and provided me with the necessary information and a press kit to write up this little recommendation.

The Last Transmission is a first-person psychological horror game (yes, that's two recommendations in a row. But what can I say? These games always catch my eye) that's set in a remote radio station nestled deep within the mountains. As part of your routine tasks, you listen out for incoming transmissions, log changes in weather, and follow the protocol assigned to you. But when a storm rolls in, you begin to get the unnerving feeling you're no longer alone. As the storm worsens, the incoming transmissions start to sound unusual.

The developers over at Hidden Veil Studios have been focusing on crafting a deep narrative that is rich in atmosphere and an underlying sense of dread. Instead of relying on jump scares or pulse-pounding chase sequences, The Last Transmission instead focuses on a tighter, more claustrophobic feeling. With a creeping silence that is only broken by the raging storm outside and the interspersed bursts of radio signals, The Last Transmission will slowly build up the tension as the story unfolds. This minimalist approach will also mean combat will be absent, instead focusing on a more narrative-driven experience, which I am here for.

As part of your logging and recording duties, you will have access to a radio, a typewriter, and a phone to interpret and detail the transmissions you receive. With only a small number of tools at your disposal, you must use what you have to decipher the mysterious signals you've been receiving. But as the storm rages outside Station 23, the signals start to get a little stranger. With radio broadcasts urging you to seek shelter from the storm, it seems a no-brainer to stay hauled up and wait for it to pass. But when the phone rings, you realize you're being watched. The man on the other end of the line says he used to do the job you do. He adds that he's in the house across the lake from you, before ending with the vague promise that he would see you after the storm ends.

With an unnatural storm raging outside and a mysterious stranger on the other end of the phone planning a meeting, there's already tension brewing. Will you risk braving the outdoors to meet your mystery caller or will you stay locked up in Station 23? The building sense of isolation will most likely drive even the most resilient of players insane, especially with the increasing phone calls. And that's saying nothing about the curious or fearless players. To me, the slow-burning lead up to the events that will unfold in The Last Transmission is what I'm most excited for. I only know the basics of what the story will entail, but I'm already looking forward to seeing how it all plays out.

The Last Transmission is already oozing in atmosphere and mystery from the first trailer. The setting lends itself well as a major part of the story, especially when the storm rolls in, and it'll make players feel truly isolated as it progresses. With a more contained cast of characters and scenarios, The Last Transmission can focus more on delivering a story that will keep you on your toes. This minimalist take on game design is a palate cleanser from all the over-the-top, almost action-like horror games that seem to take the focus away, and I feel like it will play well into how the game and its story lead to its natural conclusion.

If you’re a fan of anything horror, then The Last Transmission should be right up your alley. A slow-burning mystery that builds up its story until the tension hits a crescendo, before the story (and you) slowly unravels to tell what’s promising to be a deeper, more contained narrative. The team at Hidden Veil Studios is hard at work, and this will be one to keep an eye on if you love indie horror. If you haven’t already, you can wishlist The Last Transmission on Steam, as it will mean a great deal to the developers. There’s no set date for The Last Transmission just yet, but it will be coming to Steam around Q1 2026. I’m looking forward to picking up the game when it launches, and I hope you do, too! But until then, Have You Heard Of This?

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