Montreal, QC Canada –March 6, 2025– Video game publisher Indie Asylum will be launching Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination on Steam on April 16th. A downloadable demo version of the game is currently being featured in the context of the Steam Visual Novel Fest until March 10th.
Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination is a mind-bending choose-your-own-adventure RPG set inside the anachronistic halls of SMYRNACORP, a company that operates under its own unique logic. Navigate a nonlinear story with multiple endings, solving cryptic puzzles and making tough choices while developing skills and uncovering hidden paths to escape with your sanity intact.
It blends interactive puzzles, multimedia content, and immersive storytelling, redefining the reading experience without sacrificing narrative depth. Investigate evidence, examine footage, hack into colleagues’ computers, and crack safes to reveal the truth behind SMYRNACORP’s influence. What unspeakable horrors would you commit for minimum wage?
The game features a collection of short stories by Canadian authors, expanding the world’s lore. With full English and French localization, players can enjoy the experience in their preferred language while engaging with a richly crafted, mind-bending narrative.
Features
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Explore a nonlinear storyline with hundreds of possible story routes, including multiple endings.
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Flesh out your employee profile by increasing your skills and finding hidden items, allowing you to discover hidden story branchings.
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Solve cryptic riddles during your stay at SMYRNACORP. Find evidence, examine footage, snoop in a colleague's computer, and crack open a safe to discover the truth.
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Discover a collection of short stories written for the game's setting by a cast of Canadian authors.
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A full English and French localization.
Additional Information
About Indie Asylum
The Indie Asylum is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering independent game studios. Based in Montreal, Quebec, our mission is to unite passionate developers, foster bold creativity, and provide the support needed to bring groundbreaking games to life.
More than just a publisher, Indie Asylum is also an ecosystem - where studios collaborate, innovate, and push the boundaries of interactive storytelling and technology. Our goal is to amplify the voices of independent creators, champion games that challenge the status quo, and elevate Quebec’s presence on the global gaming stage.
For more information, visit Indie Asylum’s website.