The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me

The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me is a 2022 interactive drama and survival horror video game developed by Supermassive Games and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is the fourth game of The Dark Pictures Anthology. The Devil in Me is set in a modern-day replica of H. H. Holmes's "Murder Castle" on an island in Lake Michigan. The narrative follows a documentary film crew who must survive a labyrinth of deadly traps set by a copycat serial killer. Reappearing in The Devil in Me are staple mechanics of the anthology, such as quick time events, two single-player and two multiplayer modes, and collectables that allow the player to see visions of possible future events. The game deviates from the stricter linearity of previous entries by introducing expanded exploration capabilities, including running, jumping, and climbing, alongside tool-based puzzles and a character inventory system. It features a multilinear plot in which decisions can alter the trajectory of the story and change the relationships between the five playable protagonists; some choices lead to their permanent deaths. The game's premise was inspired by the mythos of Holmes, while its horror elements drew upon various classic horror and slasher films and franchises including Psycho, The Shining, Saw, Halloween, and Friday the 13th. The development team built physical sets for the actors during motion capture to accommodate the new movement systems. Jessie Buckley, who plays investigative journalist Kate Wilder, was marketed as the game's leading actress. Jason Graves, a long-time collaborator with Supermassive for the series, composed the soundtrack using mechanical sounds and classical music to reflect the killer's nature. The Devil in Me was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on 18 November 2022, to mixed reviews. Critics praised the Murder Castle setting, the macabre environmental traps, and the audio design, but directed criticism towards the cumbersome execution of the new exploration mechanics, sluggish pacing, and various technical faults. The fifth game in the series, Directive 8020, was revealed in a teaser trailer at the end of The Devil in Me and released on 12 May 2026.