[Springdale, USA] December 12, 2024 — Causeway Studios, an indie development team passionate about storytelling, is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of their debut title, The Haunting of Joni Evers. The game is set to release on PC via Steam on January 13, 2025, in partnership with independent publishing platform indie.io. This psychological narrative experience invites players to step into the shoes of Joni Evers, a self-reliant loner, as she unravels the hidden stories of her estranged family and the haunted corridors of the sprawling mansion they left behind.
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Joni Evers lives alone in the Cunningham House, a massive, decaying home tucked away in Harvest, Oklahoma. Estranged from her family, she’s found solace in her solitude—until a heated argument with her only friend sets off a chain of strange and inexplicable events. Trapped in a mystical time snare that twists memories and reality, Joni must confront her family’s troubled past, uncover long-buried truths, and break the curse that has haunted the Evers family.
The Haunting of Joni Evers blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and introspective storytelling to deliver a richly atmospheric and thought-provoking experience. Players will navigate the vast Cunningham House, searching its forgotten corners for clues to piece together the fractured relationships and hidden pain that tore Joni’s family apart. Along the way, players will solve subtle environmental puzzles, interact with ghostly echoes of Joni's past, and confront the force that has trapped her in a mystical time snare. All the while making discoveries that bring them closer to reconciliation -- or reveal that some wounds are too deep to heal.
At its core, The Haunting of Joni Evers is a story of family and identity, told against the backdrop of an eerie, atmospheric mansion. Every step through the house brims with curiosity, unease, and emotional depth, drawing players into a richly immersive narrative experience. The experience is brought to life by Kelly Pekar’s moving voice performance and an evocative original score composed by Gustavo Coutinho (PAYDAY 3), creating an unforgettable blend of emotion and atmosphere.
“This isn’t just a story about a haunted house—it’s about the ghosts we all carry within ourselves. On one hand they can haunt us, hold us back and isolate us, or they can enlighten us and open pathways for growth” says Greg Rogers, Creative Director of Causeway Studios. “Joni’s story is deeply personal, but it’s one we think will resonate with anyone who’s struggled with family, regrets, or finding peace in solitude. We’re thrilled to invite players into the Cunningham House and can’t wait to see what they discover.”
Fans of narrative-driven games, atmospheric exploration, and emotional storytelling will find The Haunting of Joni Evers a captivating experience. Wishlist the game now on Steam and uncover the mysteries waiting in the Cunningham House when it launches on January 13, 2025.
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ABOUT CAUSEWAY STUDIOS
Causeway Studios is an independent game studio dedicated to crafting immersive, narrative-driven games that explore deeply human stories where the strange meets the everyday. Nestled in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas, the team draws significant inspiration from Ozark folklore, tales of the American South, and the New Weird genre of media, which they then blend with their technical expertise gained working on professional tools at Unity and educational games. With The Haunting of Joni Evers as their debut title, the team introduces the Worlds Across the Causeway, a connected anthology universe where reality is stranger than you think, but hope can be found by those who seek it. Find out more on their official website.
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