Games Like Ava Hunt and Thieves of the Lost

The world feels older than you — and it’s not happy you’re there.

Ava Hunt and Thieves of the Lost is a grounded, cinematic, story-driven survival experience with a mystery that unfolds through atmosphere and consequence. You’re chasing something powerful, and the deeper you go, the more the ruins push back — reacting to every step you take.

Key features

Explore hostile ruins, survive escalating enemy pressure, solve traversal and environmental mysteries, and uncover fragments of a forgotten civilization — while rival factions and something far darker close in.

Every relic you uncover strengthens Ava — and pushes the world to respond.

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Explore Ancient Jungles & Ruins

Forgotten sanctuaries, collapsed chambers, hidden passages, and environments shaped by an unknown Ethernal civilization buried beneath the modern world.

Resonant Relics System

Relics are more than collectibles. They awaken memories, grant abilities, and expose fragments of lost history — but every use leaves an echo that doesn’t fade.

Tactical Enemy Encounters

Enemies react to movement, sound, and proximity. Positioning matters, stealth is rewarded, and exposure is punished.

Not all hunters work alone. Enigma operates with purpose and resources — backed by the Thieves of the Lost, and sent to reclaim what should never surface.

Traversal & Environmental Challenges

Unstable ruins, ancient mechanisms, and vertical spaces that demand instinct over precision.

The world shifts as you move.

The ruins don’t open — they test you.

Push through collapsing passages as ancient stones fights to stay sealed. Beyond the danger lie forgotten treasures — and truths meant to remain buried.

Progress demands motion.

Hesitation is punished, and instinct keeps you alive.

Move forward as the world collapses behind you.

The scene above is from the upcoming chapter in development, "Hudson: Ironworks." 

Atmospheric Guidance

A distant voice follows Ava as the Signal grows stronger — and the ruins begin to answer.

The Forces Closing In

For millennia, the Thieves of the Lost have watched from the shadows.

As Ava draws closer to forbidden truths, their reach tightens — and Enigma is sent to claim what should never surface.

But Enigma isn’t the only threat.

As relic resonance intensifies, the Gloom awakens — twisted remnants of something that should never have existed.

They are not mindless. They sense energy, movement, presence — reacting to Ava’s actions… and to Enigma’s.

Every faction is drawn to the same truth: the Relics. The Ethernal Flame.

Resonance Mastery & Abilities

Ava’s bond with the relics deepens through Resonance Mastery — an evolving ability system shaped by the forces she awakens. New powers, passive traits, and subtle upgrades emerge as Ava resonates more deeply with the ruins — and as the world begins to respond in kind.

In Early Access, this system lays its foundation: relic awakenings, growing resonance, and escalating consequences as Ava ventures further into forbidden depths.

The Codex of Constellations — Relics System

Relics in Ava Hunt form a living constellation web inside the Codex of Constellations. Each Relic unlocks lore fragments, Resonance effects, and new progression routes — revealing a larger pattern tied to the Ethernal Flame.

Relics follow distinct paths, allowing non-linear progression and meaningful choice as Ava evolves. The deeper you resonate, the more secrets emerge — and the more dangerous the hunt becomes.

Factions & Threats

Relics form a living constellation within the Codex of Constellations — a web of symbols, memories, and latent power.

Each discovery reveals fragments of lost history, deepens Resonance, and opens new paths forward — hinting at a larger pattern tied to the Ethernal Flame.

Progress is never linear. The deeper Ava resonates, the more secrets surface — and the more dangerous the hunt becomes.

The scene above is from a chapter in development, "Aethyr: The Eternal Realm".

World & Chapters

Ava Hunt unfolds across a growing world of ancient ruins, lost places, and modern shadows — each location revealing a deeper layer of the mystery at its core.

Early Access begins with the opening chapters, establishing the foundations of the story, its forces, and the choices that shape Ava’s path. As development continues, the narrative expands through future updates, pushing the journey into darker truths and higher stakes.

Early Release Chapters

Chapters in Development

Across these chapters, the experience evolves from grounded exploration and survival into conspiracies, secret orders, and a looming conflict over the Ethernal Flame — where every step forward reshapes what comes next.

The hunt is only beginning.

The scene above is from the "Shadow Keep: The Alpine Conclave", an upcoming chapter in development.

Early Release Snapshot

This initial release lays the foundation of Ava’s hunt — introducing the world, its forces, and the systems that will continue to evolve as the story unfolds.

Future updates will expand the experience with new chapters, enemies, abilities, and deeper systemic reactions as Ava pushes further into the unknown.

Controls: Movement, combat, and interaction are tuned for controller play, with full keyboard and mouse support for those who prefer precision. Custom key rebinding is planned for a future update.

The story will continue beyond Early Access.

New chapters, locations, and systems will unfold as Ava’s hunt deepens — leading toward a final confrontation tied to the Eternal Flame.

The scene above is a preview from the "Hudson Irownworks" chapter in development.

Early Access Commitment

New chapters ship only when they meet our quality bar — supported by regular patches, narrative expansions, and ongoing improvements shaped by player feedback.

The hunt doesn’t end with what you uncover — it deepens with what you awaken.