False Oath Is a Nightmare Straight Out of the PS1 Era, With 10K Wishlists
The latest Steam Next Fest brought plenty of attention to new and upcoming games, giving players a chance to try out some promising indie titles. But one game that only recently received a playable demo has already managed to rack up a massive 10,000 wishlists on Steam!
Many Eyes on False Oath
False Oath is a promising retro-style survival horror game where you play as Elis, a knight of the Kingdom of Torvenia. Your mission is to track down special ingredients to brew a potion capable of curing a deadly plague spreading throughout the kingdom.
One of the biggest reasons False Oath is catching so many eyes is its commitment to old-school gameplay and mechanics. This single-player survival horror adventure takes inspiration from classic games of the genre, transporting players to a medieval world filled with dangerous melee combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving.
The game also brings back plenty of mechanics that modern horror games have largely moved away from, including fixed camera angles, tank controls, limited healing items, and manual saves at designated locations. If you’ve been missing the days when every corner could hide a new nightmare and every healing item felt like a lifeline, False Oath might be right up your alley.
These bold stylistic choices are already attracting an audience, with the game reportedly reaching a staggering 10,000 Steam wishlists from just a trailer alone. Now that players can finally get their hands on a demo, that interest has even more room to grow.
This is hugeee, 10k wishlists! I never thought the game would reach so many of you. Thank you so much for your support, knights! ⚔️
— Daniel Almenara (@Pinky_GameDev) October 24, 2026
I'm actively keeping an eye on what you are saying about the game, and I just want you to know that I'm listening. pic.twitter.com/NTUh0D9lNu
And honestly, the demo is doing wonders. I’m already hooked! False Oath successfully captures the horror and tension of never knowing what’s waiting around the next fixed camera angle. Melee combat feels dangerous, exploration keeps you on edge, and every consumable feels precious, just like in the survival horror classics that inspired it.
If you’ve been craving a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of survival horror but want something fresh to sink your teeth into, definitely give False Oath a look. Wishlist the game on Steam and try out the demo for yourself!