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Without a Dawn
PlayStation 4 · Released May 19, 2025 · Developed by Jesse Makkonen · Published by Clickteam
Single player
AdventureIndieVisual NovelHorror
Summary
Without a Dawn is a dark, psychological, and philosophical visual horror novel featuring a hauntingly beautiful pseudo-ASCII art developed by award-winning Finnish solo developer Jesse Makkonen (DISTRAINT -series, Afterdream, Heal).
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Details
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Text
Themes
Horror
Engine
Clickteam Fusion
Developer
Jesse Makkonen
Also known as
Aliaswithoutadawn.exeWindows Executable
Release history (6 entries)
| Date | Platform | Region |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | PC (Microsoft Windows) | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Nintendo Switch | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | PlayStation 4 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | PlayStation 5 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Xbox One | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Xbox Series X|S | — |
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Storyline
She seeks refuge from her constant, restless thoughts in a remote cabin. There are no distractions in the profound silence and isolation, but the eerie sound of the cold wind weaving through the trees keeps her awake. In the dark stillness of the night, the silence has begun to take on physical form.
Without a Dawn masterfully immerses the player in introspection, intertwining psychological and philosophical elements to create a narrative that blurs the line between reality and fiction.




