Distraint is a 2D psychological horror adventure game developed by Jesse Makkonen and released for PC in 2015. The game follows Price, an ambitious young man who seizes the property of an elderly woman in pursuit of a partnership with a prestigious company. This act sets off a psychological unraveling as Price confronts the moral consequences of his choices and the cost of his humanity. Blending puzzle and adventure elements within a side-scrolling format, the game focuses on atmosphere and narrative rather than action, using its horror framing to explore themes of greed, guilt, and identity. Makkonen developed the title independently, and its hand-drawn visual style and introspective storyline distinguish it within the indie horror adventure genre.
