I’ve already been asked that question before, so…
Is ALYSSA connected to Don’t Be Afraid in any way?
No, because the rights to Don’t Be Afraid are owned by Eneida Games, and they are the ones continuing the franchise. I wasn’t involved in the development of either Don’t Be Afraid 2 or any future entries in the series.
ALYSSA, however, remains entirely in my hands and is a spiritual successor to Don’t Be Afraid. What does that mean?
The game brings back:
exploration
item collecting
escaping from danger
multiple endings
shocking storyline with disturbing antagonists
It includes my ideas for a Don’t Be Afraid sequel, but all characters, locations, and plotlines are completely new and built around new lore.
It’s a completely new universe, and if things go well, I’d like to create more games set in it in the future.
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ALYSSA — Release Date Revealed!I'm finally ready to announce the release date of ALYSSA ! ALYSSA is coming to Steam on October 22, 2026 ! Watch the new Release Date Reveal Trailer below and get ready to enter the mansion... Ohh, and also... ALYSSA will be 20% off for the first 14 days after launch! Thank you for supporting ALYSSA! This game has been a long journey, and I'm incredibly excited to finally share it with you. See…New Gameplay: Sneaking past the blind womanShe can't see Alyssa, but she can hear every move she makes! In this new gameplay preview, take a look at one of Alyssa's encounters with the Blind Woman and see how Alyssa must carefully move through the darkness without making a sound. Please note: This footage was recorded from an in-development version of ALYSSA. Visuals, audio and gameplay may change before release.STEAM NEXT FEST - Live Stream!Watch me play the ALYSSA Demo live! You can also chat with me if you have any questions. Come join me!