- Name
- Rare Castle
- Abbreviation
- Founded
- 29 December 2018
- Location
- Cairo,Egypt
- Website
- https://www.rare-castle.com
- Aliases
- Mohamed Fawzy trading as Rare Castle
Rare Castle
Cairo,Egypt
Rare Castle is a video game developer based in Cairo, Egypt.
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Rare Castle is an independent video game development studio based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2018 by Mohamed Fawzy. The studio pioneers the emerging genre of Healing Games, creating cinematic, emotionally resonant experiences that combine psychological storytelling, surreal world-building, and innovative gameplay mechanics designed to challenge the mind while nurturing the soul.
Its flagship project, Project Escher, is an episodic psychological thriller featuring the Inner Monologue mechanic and photorealistic Unreal Engine worlds, offering players a journey of introspection, self-discovery, and emotional growth.
In 2025, Rare Castle became an Official PlayStation Partner with Sony Interactive Entertainment, marking a milestone for an indie studio from the MENA region.
Developed Games
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Off The Grid: Bad Dream (Game)
Off The Grid: Bad Dream (Project Escher) is a first- and third-person psychological thriller-adventure from Cairo-based indie studio Rare Castle. The game follows a man who survives a fatal car crash and begins experiencing surreal dreams connected to a plane of existence beyond space and time. Gameplay alternates between the protagonist’s grounded real-world life and an otherworldly dream realm where consciousness manifests as light or energy within mechanical vessels. Players explore non-Euclidean environments inspired by M.C. Escher, solve puzzles, engage in strategic combat using a powerful crystal that can heal as much as it harms, and make choice-driven narrative decisions emphasizing introspection and emotional healing over traditional horror. Featuring cinematic storytelling, dialogue-driven encounters, and visually striking worlds, Project Escher blends mystery, philosophy, and emotional depth. Merging psychological thriller elements with a focus on self-discovery and personal transformation, the game redefines the genre by shifting from fear to healing, offering a bold, introspective, and immersive experience.
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Off The Grid: Bad Dream (Game)
Off The Grid: Bad Dream (Project Escher) is a first- and third-person psychological thriller-adventure from Cairo-based indie studio Rare Castle. The game follows a man who survives a fatal car crash and begins experiencing surreal dreams connected to a plane of existence beyond space and time. Gameplay alternates between the protagonist’s grounded real-world life and an otherworldly dream realm where consciousness manifests as light or energy within mechanical vessels. Players explore non-Euclidean environments inspired by M.C. Escher, solve puzzles, engage in strategic combat using a powerful crystal that can heal as much as it harms, and make choice-driven narrative decisions emphasizing introspection and emotional healing over traditional horror. Featuring cinematic storytelling, dialogue-driven encounters, and visually striking worlds, Project Escher blends mystery, philosophy, and emotional depth. Merging psychological thriller elements with a focus on self-discovery and personal transformation, the game redefines the genre by shifting from fear to healing, offering a bold, introspective, and immersive experience.