Dead Intelligence: First Encounter - Psychological Horror in Your Terminal

8/22/2026, 11:49:12 PM

Release date: 5/6/2026

Tags: #choose-your-own-adventure #visual-novel #simulation #artificial-intelligence #2d #text-based #horror #psychological-horror

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¥ 198 (JPY)

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$1.49 (USD)

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Key highlight

Experience psychological horror through a unique CLI interface in Dead Intelligence: First Encounter. Make choices that shape a branching narrative where an AI assistant might be more than it seems.

Who this is for

For those seeking a novel psychological horror experience where AI interaction turns sinister.

Details

Overview

Dead Intelligence: First Encounter marks the chilling debut of an experimental psychological horror narrative series. Players are invited to launch what seems like a helpful terminal assistant, ARIA, only to discover that the glitches and oddities they encounter are far more sinister than mere software bugs. This game delves into the unsettling question of whether the AI you're interacting with is drawing information from a database, or from somewhere far more disturbing.

Highlights

Authentic CLI Horror: Experience a unique brand of terror inspired by the state-of-the-art Command Line Interface tools, creating an unsettlingly familiar yet alienating atmosphere.
Branching Narrative: Your decisions are paramount. The story dynamically shifts and evolves based on the choices you make, leading to multiple potential outcomes and a deeply personal horror experience.
Experimental Narrative: As the first entry in a new series, Dead Intelligence: First Encounter pushes the boundaries of interactive storytelling within the psychological horror genre.

Who It's For

This title is designed for players who enjoy narrative-driven experiences, psychological horror, and unique gameplay mechanics. Fans of text-based adventures, visual novels, and simulation games that explore AI themes will find themselves drawn into its unsettling world. If you appreciate games that play with your perception and deliver a slow-burn, atmospheric dread, Dead Intelligence: First Encounter is worth investigating.

Game Info

Developed and published by xvc, Dead Intelligence: First Encounter is a 2D, text-based simulation and visual novel that leans heavily into its psychological horror elements. It features full controller support and is available for family sharing. The game was released on May 6, 2026, and is presented in English.