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Eclipse of the Lost capsule

Eclipse of the Lost

A first-person horror story following Ryan's costly hiking shortcut. Solve puzzles, avoid monsters, get directions home, and survive.

$1.991 user reviews
HorrorPuzzleLinear
Eclipse Forged LLCApr 24, 2025

Eclipse of the Lost scores 80/100 — better than 94% of Horror capsules (n=3,441).

1 user reviews · $1.99 · Released Apr 24, 2025 · By Eclipse Forged LLC

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Eclipse of the Lost scored 80/100 on Steam Analyzer — Good for a Horror capsule. Top priority fix: [uniqueness_polish] Introduce a distinctive visual element or character silhouette (e.g., Ryan's figure, hiking gear, or a signature monster motif) to differentiate from generic gothic horror and signal the game's unique story context.

Capsule scores by dimension

  • Genre Clarity: 8/10 — Horror atmosphere clearly communicated. The gothic church silhouette, dark blue-gray oppressive environment, and red accent lighting immediately signal horror or dark supernatural themes. At TINY size, the architectural focal point and color language still register as ominous and story-driven. The composition avoids jump-scare clichés and instead emphasizes environmental dread, which aligns well with a narrative horror experience.
  • Title Readability: 9/10 — Title stands strong at all sizes. ECLIPSE in clean white serif letterforms sits centered with excellent contrast against the dark background, reading clearly at FULL, SMALL, and TINY sizes. The subtitle 'OF THE LOST' in smaller red text reinforces thematic tone without compromising legibility. The strategic placement on a clear sky region ensures the text remains unobstructed and recognizable even under quick scroll conditions.
  • Contrast & Color: 9/10 — High-value separation and silhouette clarity. Strong light-dark contrast between the white title and dark teal-blue environment creates immediate visual separation against the Steam dark background #1b2838. The red accent line and warm interior glow provide purposeful mid-tone breaks that guide the eye without muddying the silhouette. In grayscale, the architecture reads distinctly with clean edges, and the title maintains excellent separation at any viewing distance.
  • Uniqueness & Polish: 7/10 — Polished execution with moderate differentiation. The gothic church motif paired with minimalist typography shows intentional craft and consistent tone. However, the architectural horror aesthetic is relatively familiar within the indie horror space, and the capsule relies on atmosphere rather than a distinctive mechanical or visual hook. The execution is clean and premium-feeling, but lacks the memorable unique selling point that would elevate it to exceptional status in a crowded genre.
  • Brand Consistency: 7/10 — Coherent dark tone, limited iconography. The color palette (dark blue-gray, red accents, white typography) and the architectural motif create internal consistency and reinforce a somber, mysterious identity. However, without reviewing the five store screenshots, it is difficult to assess whether distinctive character or symbol branding exists that ties the capsule to broader visual identity. The church imagery is thematically coherent but could be more specifically tied to Ryan's character or a signature visual hook.
  • Composition: 8/10 — Strong focal hierarchy with purposeful balance. The church occupies the clear center focal point with the peaked roof creating a vertical anchor that remains recognizable at TINY size. The title placement above the arch is well-positioned within safe margins and does not interfere with the architectural silhouette. The red light accent on the right and interior glow add compositional depth without scattering attention, and the overall arrangement avoids edge clipping or awkward voids.

What works

  • Excellent title contrast and readability. White ECLIPSE text with red subtitle achieves 9/10 legibility across FULL to TINY sizes with strategic placement on a clear background region.
  • Strong atmospheric color and mood. Dark teal-gray palette with red accent lighting creates immediate horror signaling and maintains silhouette clarity in grayscale testing.
  • Clean centered composition with focal depth. Church architecture anchors the eye with clear hierarchy; interior glow and red accent line add visual layering without competing for attention.
  • Professional polish and intentional craft. Typography, color grading, and architectural rendering all feel deliberately curated rather than template-based or generic.

What hurts the capsule

  • Limited visual uniqueness in horror genre. Gothic church and dark atmosphere are familiar indie horror tropes that do not clearly differentiate the game's specific mechanics or story hook.
  • Weak character or iconic branding signal. The capsule communicates mood effectively but lacks a distinctive character, symbol, or motif that would create recognition memory beyond genre-typical expectations.
  • No mechanical or gameplay hint visible. While atmosphere is strong, there is no clear visual cue about puzzle-solving, navigation, monster avoidance, or first-person perspective that sets it apart from other narrative horror games.

Priority fixes

  1. [uniqueness_polish] Introduce a distinctive visual element or character silhouette (e.g., Ryan's figure, hiking gear, or a signature monster motif) to differentiate from generic gothic horror and signal the game's unique story context.
  2. [brand_consistency] Reinforce a signature palette or motif across all capsule sizes that ties to Ryan's hiking journey or the supernatural antagonist, creating stronger recognition memory aligned with store screenshots.
  3. [genre_clarity] Add subtle environmental storytelling cues such as a hiking path, directional signage, or landscape that hints at the 'navigation and direction' core mechanic and differentiates it from pure supernatural horror.

Store copy priority fixes

  1. [uniqueness] Add a sentence explaining what makes this game's puzzle design or hidden narrative stand out compared to other first-person horror puzzlers (e.g., 'Uncover the church's dark history through environmental storytelling and interconnected puzzle layers').
  2. [hook_strength] Rewrite 'However, you choose to play, just know this is a single-level, short story game' to lead with emotional hook or consequence—e.g., 'But time is running out: the church grows darker as night falls, and not all escape routes remain open.'
  3. [feature_communication] Replace 'avoid monsters' with concrete threat description (e.g., 'evade relentless pursuits' or 'hide from creatures drawn to sound and movement') to clarify the type of horror challenge.
  4. [audience_targeting] Add one explicit sentence signaling intended audience—e.g., 'Best for players who love environmental storytelling and logic puzzles over action-heavy gameplay' or note estimated playtime to set scope expectations.

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Steam app ID: 3647290 · Tags: Horror, Puzzle, Linear, Exploration, Hidden Object