Saturnalia is a survival horror and adventure game. The game stands out for its visual style. The project has three-dimensional graphics, stylized as hand-drawn pencil sketches. When moving, a shaking effect appears. The title uses first and third person views.

The indie project is inspired by Italian folklore. You will play as 4 different characters, whose destinies are intertwined in the overall plot. They explore an old village on the island of Sardinia and try to find out its secrets, which are associated with strange rituals. As the non-linear narrative develops, the stories of the characters themselves are revealed. Saturnalia has roguelike elements. If all the protagonists die, the labyrinth-like settlement changes its shape. And then you will have to study the changed map again. The game has a progression system, so you won’t have to start the entire playthrough again because of failure.

Heroes solve riddles, gain access to new locations, and make their way through the fog, avoiding the encroaching darkness. They use a limited supply of matches to light their way, as well as other consumable items to progress further. Each adventurer has unique abilities that help them get to special places. You will have to wander through narrow streets and inside buildings.