MOLE: A horror game about piloting a colossal drilling machine
January 29, 2026 – Developer Off Black Creations and publisher Oro Interactive are glad to reveal MOLE, a psychological horror experience set in a colossal drilling machine deep beneath post-war Slavic soil. Keep the machine running at all costs. Survive impossible depths as isolation and madness blur reality. MOLE launches on Steam in Q2 2026, with a free demo available now for players ready to begin the descent.
To mark the announcement, Oro Interactive has released a new trailer drawing players deeper into the descent inside MOLE.
Keeping the Mole Alive
MOLE draws on themes of religion, madness, and guilt as your journey into the Earth progresses. Featuring horrifying set pieces and cinematic sequences, buckle in for a memorable ride. Players are expected to figure out the machine’s failing systems and do their best to survive what might be a coffin.
Key Features
- Psychological Horror Through Descent: Keep the vessel running as sanity erodes and the depths grow stranger.
- Tactile Interactions: Operate and maintain the Mole’s complex systems through hands-on interaction.
- Diegetic Puzzles: Solve problems using in-world tools, interfaces, and machinery.
- Buried Memories: Uncover fragments of your past as memories resurface and decisions echo back.
Play the Demo on Steam
The free demo for MOLE is now available on Steam, with the full release coming later this year. Wishlist the game to stay updated on the development of MOLE.
About Off Black Creations
Off-Black Creations is a Swedish four-person game studio building immersive, diegetic experiences that trusts in the player and challenges their expectations.
Formed after its members stepped away from AAA-development to explore the boundaries of games as art, they specialize in concise, obsessively polished weekend-length games.
About Oro Interactive
Oro Interactive is a game publisher focused on bringing creative, and wonderfully bizarre games to life that instantly hook players, no matter the genre. Known for their work on Easy Delivery Co., s.p.l.i.t., Roadside Research, Super Battle Golf and more, Oro Interactive partners with passionate developers to deliver distinctive experiences that stand out from the crowd. Useful Links
