The Stone of Madness v1.0.3 gog

The Stone of Madness is a tense, atmospheric real-time tactical stealth game set inside an 18th‑century Jesuit monastery turned madhouse and inquisitorial prison. You control five very different prisoners - Agnes, Leonora, Eduardo, Amelia and Alfredo - switching between them to combine unique, upgradeable abilities: casting spells, assassinating or distracting guards, stunning spirits, and accessing hard‑to‑reach areas as you search for tools, clues and a way out.

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Gameplay blends stealth and strategy with a persistent time flow: actions have consequences and day/night cycles matter. Daytime favors sneaking and scavenging while guards are distracted; night brings paranormal threats that sap sanity and make exploration far more dangerous. Each character carries distinct traumas and phobias. Triggering those traits reduces sanity and can lead to traumatic events - paranoia, dementia, or violent outbursts - fundamentally altering how a character plays and forcing you to manage both tactics and mental health.

Two full campaigns offer different stories, objectives and surprises, so there’s replay value beyond the main escape plot. The game’s isometric viewpoint highlights its lovingly hand‑painted, frame‑by‑frame animation, heavily inspired by Goya; the result is a haunting, painterly world where every corridor and grotesque detail feels deliberately crafted.

If you like methodical stealth, psychological systems that affect gameplay, and strong visual identity, The Stone of Madness is worth checking out. Expect careful planning, experimentation with character synergies, and a steady escalation of tension as day turns to night. The Stone of Madness can be downloaded.