Mari Lwyd

You hear a knock at the door. The wind howls outside, carrying a strange and eerie melody.

Spending Christmas night alone, you assume it’s just some late-night carolers. But when you open the door, it’s not people you find—it’s something ancient and cold, staring at you with hollow eyes. The warmth vanishes, the air grows icy, and the haunting carol fills the silence.

They’ve come for something… and they won’t leave empty-handed.

There are two endings.

Play time:

From 10 - 15 minutes. 

Controls:

Disclaimer:

This game is not intended to make fun of anyone or their traditions. It was created out of a personal interest in the Mari Lwyd tradition, which I found fascinating. I understand that in reality, the Mari Lwyd is a festive and fun part of Welsh culture and does not involve stealing souls or anything sinister. This game is purely a work of fiction, inspired by the eerie atmosphere that the tradition can evoke.

All credits for assets, 3D models, and music are listed in the About menu.

If you happen to find a bug (I'm sorry if it happens by the way), please tell me in the comments so I can fix it.

Install Warning:

If possible, run the game through the itch.io Launcher to avoid antivirus warnings.

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