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Tenebris Somnia is a retro 2D survival horror game with puzzles, creature fights and live action cutscenes, out October 16, 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and Switch. Stuck somewhere? The walkthrough below goes chapter by chapter, and the TV puzzle has its own page.
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Ivan's Apartment WalkthroughMake Aurisatio with developing chemical, Julia's blood and sunlight to open the studio and enter the Desiderium. Find the wrench, glass and green candle.Read guide →
Second Floor WalkthroughOpen the symbol door with the Triangular stone, then retrieve the AS key from under the door to enter AS Films. Burn the poster for the Bathroom key.Read guide →
TV Puzzle SolutionStep on the floor tile matching each planet symbol the TV shows. Put both batteries in Ivan's remote first to turn the TV on.Read guide →
First Floor WalkthroughCharge Ivan's phone for code 5160, screen Débora, then place the X plate and Black Tape to unlock the Square Stone. Solve the bar's USB cable puzzle first.Read guide →
Ground Floor Film School WalkthroughTo clear the film school, repair the RCA circuit, finish Ivan's camera scene, and unlock Floor -1 with the black candle. Get Débora's film and the door's skull.Read guide →
Agonal Stone WalkthroughReturn the bedroom photo, use the Agonal stone at Ivan's door, and beat Vitria by attacking tentacles to crack the mirror. Lure Sanguis into the blade.Read guide →
Julia's Desiderium WalkthroughPurify the apartment key and leave it behind to recover Julia's memories. Turn the RCA cable yellow, find the red candle, and collect the Lead fly.Read guide →
Forging the Aurifer WalkthroughForge the Aurifer by treating Ivan's Lapis Fictus knife with electricity, Putrefactio mercury, then moonlight. Prepare Aurisatio with blood and burned film.Read guide →
Final Boss WalkthroughAccept Vitria's spell, destroy Hermes's hands, avoid his inhale, then finish him with the Aurifer. Learn the barrier solution and attack cues.Read guide →Watch Tenebris Somnia in Action
About the Game
Tenebris Somnia is a survival horror adventure by Andrés Borghi and Saibot Studios, published by New Blood Interactive. Its retro 2D exploration, puzzle solving, and combat draw on classic survival horror, while key story moments switch to live action with real actors and practical effects filmed by an Argentine crew.
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Tenebris Somnia is a retro 2D survival horror adventure with live action cutscenes. You solve puzzles and fight creatures as its disturbing story unfolds.
It's Tenebris Somnia, two words. Tenebrisomnia is just a common misspelling, and searching either one gets you to the same game.
Right here: the walkthrough covers the whole story chapter by chapter, and the TV puzzle has its own page. Players also post guides in the Steam Community guide hub.
You play as Julia (Clara Kovacic), and the story starts in her ex Ivan's apartment. Vitria (María Eugenia Rigon) is the one you fight in the mirror and who later lets you through the final barrier.
Live action, not AI. An Argentine film crew shot them with real actors and practical effects on a set built inside a warehouse, over a full week with more than thirty actors, technicians and crew.
On its Steam store page (app ID 2121510). It's also on GOG.
PC (Steam and GOG), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, all on October 16, 2026. There's no PS4 version, and on PC it's Windows only, so no native Mac or Linux build.
$24.99 in the US, with 20% off during launch week ($19.99). Owners of FAITH: The Unholy Trinity get an extra discount. Prices in other regions are set on Steam.
Yes. Lost In Cult sells boxed copies for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox, plus collector's editions limited to 1,500 (Switch 2), 1,000 (PS5) and 500 (Xbox) copies. Shipping is expected between late 2026 and early 2027.
About five and a half hours for one full run, going by a complete playthrough with the ending. Expect longer if you stop to read every note or get stuck on the puzzles.
Steam lists a minimum of Windows 10 64-bit or later, a 2.4 GHz dual-core processor or higher, 8 GB RAM, a graphics card with at least 4 GB VRAM, DirectX 11, and 13 GB of available storage. Its recommended specifications are Windows 11 64-bit, a 3.6 GHz quad-core processor or higher, 16 GB RAM, at least 8 GB VRAM, DirectX 11, and 13 GB of storage. GOG lists different requirements, so these figures apply specifically to the Steam listing.