Plunge into the depths of Fallen London, the Gothic world of mystery and shadow created by Failbetter Games. We were thrilled to have the indie game developer’s Gothic romance game, The Mask of the Rose, as part of our first-ever Games Lab last year! Do you want to learn more about the studio? Then this is your introduction to Failbetter’s expansive gameography, from where it all began with Fallen London to newer releases like Sunless Skies.

About Failbetter Games

Failbetter are an independent games studio founded by game writer Alexis Kennedy. The London-based company specialises in creating memorable and unique stories. Most of these narratives are are set in the sprawling Fallen London Universe, a subterranean city where truly nothing is as it seems.

Fallen London

Set in an alternate version of Victorian London, this text based RPG takes players on a journal through the darkly delightful depths of Fallen London. Every choice the player makes has an impact on the narrative so you decide what kind of character you are in this strange city of secrets.

Sunless Sea

You play as the captain of a Victorian steamship on a vast underground sea. Carve a life for yourself in a deep and compelling world packed with stories and secrets in this gripping survival game. Find your father’s bones. Determine London’s destiny. Defy the gods of the deep sea.

Sunless Skies

Sunless Skies is a Gothic Horror roleplay game with a focus on exploration and exquisite storytelling. Players enter this world as the captain of a spacefaring steam locomotive. It’s your job to take your crew on a journey of the stars in search of the treasures that lie beyond.

Mask of the Rose

Mask of the Rose was part of our first-ever Games Lab! Set in the underground world of Fallen London, this is a hilarious gothic romance with a hint of murder. Will you be a brilliant match-maker, connecting friends and rivals whilst remaining un-attached? Or are you looking for love?

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