The first Indie game to launch using the native Italian language as the default setting – for full immersion into the story and the characters.

From the creator of The Town of Light

The second game from LKA, the award-winning developer of “The Town of Light” and specialists in reality based narrative games focused on tough subjects.

Deep and dark multi-layered narrative

Martha Is Dead is an exploration of loss, relationships and the psychological undertones of a dark period of history through the eyes of a young woman who seeks the truth, but who also has secrets of her own to hide.

Explore a detailed recreation of the Italian countryside

Freely explore the breath-takingly realised Tuscany countryside on foot, by boat, or bike. Grounded in reality, Martha Is Dead’s setting and historical context are inspired by real facts and places that have been faithfully reconstructed in true LKA fashion.

Play with dolls

Play with numerous marionette sequences in the mechanical theatre to remember repressed memories.

Mixing folklore with superstition

Unlock symbols and use tarot cards for unveil new aspects of the game and to summon the spirit of The Lady.

A backdrop of War

Collect newspapers, telegrams and listen to the radio to keep updated on what is occurring in the world during the war.

Virtual photographic greatness

Take pictures for the sheer pleasure of doing so, and also to progress through the story and discover more about the game world. A simulator will guide you through 1940s photography, where you’ll be able to developer your actual photos through a fully working in game darkroom!

Authentic Italian music of the era

Immerse yourself in a deeply evocative and atmospheric soundtrack containing underwater music specialists Between Music and their Aquasonic project; The Town of Light composer Aseptic Void and his moody yet spinetingling tones; and held together in true vintage style featuring reimagined versions of classic tracks including Schubert's Ave Maria, O Bella Ciao, with original tracks written and sung by Francesca Messina, AKA 90s disco star, Femina Ridens.