World Premiere: The House of Hikmah, an Emotional Islamic Golden Age Adventure

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World Premiere: The House of Hikmah, an Emotional Islamic Golden Age Adventure

The House of Hikmah Cover Image
Image courtesy of Lunacy Studios

A gorgeous, healing journey from developers behind titles like Life is Strange and Mass Effect

Revealed at the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted, The House of Hikmah is a fully voice-acted, narrative-driven 3D adventure game exploring grief, legacy, and the search for purpose after profound loss, from developer Lunacy Studios. The game launches on PC via Steam in Q1 2026.

Set off on a relatable, emotional journey brought to life by a team of industry veterans who have worked on renowned IPs including Star Wars: Battlefront, Mass Effect, Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, Journey, Sword of the Sea, The Pathless, Life is Strange, and more.

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Explore the awe-inspiring House of Wisdom as Maya, a curious and sorrowful 14-year-old girl seeking answers in the wake of her father’s passing. Experience an underlying light of hope that guides her and grows as she faces the trials of healing that lie ahead.

Meet historical scholars from the Islamic Golden Age as they navigate their own grieving processes and share insight into their relationships with Maya’s father. Engage in entertaining yet meaningful interactions while finding wisdom and comfort in their scientific and philosophical teachings.

Wield a remarkable heirloom left behind by Maya’s father to transform matter and solve metaphorical puzzles that reflect her emotional journey. Glide through wind channels, move floating platforms, and reactivate ancient mechanisms to traverse wondrous environments. Discover nine distinct and thematic areas through engaging, nonviolent mechanics reminiscent of nostalgic adventure classics.

The long road to recovery is rife with challenges. Confront the Widow, a surreal manifestation of unmanaged grief that pulls Maya into interactive dream sequences she must escape to continue her journey. Complete thought-provoking quests to progress deeper into the Mystic Realm.

“We’re endeavoring to create an emotionally resonant narrative that players can connect with on a deep and personal level,” said Faris Attieh, Creative Director at Lunacy Studios. “We’re excited to bring some of the insightful teachings of the Islamic Golden Age to Western audiences.”

The House of Hikmah will launch on PC via Steam in Q1 2026, featuring English and Arabic voiceover with talents such as Ben Turner, Talal Karkouti, and others. Text support will include French, Spanish (LATAM), and Simplified Chinese.

For more updates, follow Lunacy Studios on X, Bluesky, TikTok, and Instagram, and search #TheHouseofHikmah across social media.

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